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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Pompey before the civil war?
(a) The leader of Egypt.
(b) A prominent senator.
(c) Caesar's co-ruler.
(d) A soothsayer.

2. What job title does Flavius have at the beginning of the play?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Tribune.
(c) Senator.
(d) Guard.

3. How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream about Caesar's death?
(a) He will die when his mission has been fulfilled.
(b) He will be a wellspring of life and love for the Senate.
(c) He will give new life and vitality to Rome.
(d) His blood will renew Rome.

4. What does Brutus think power would do to his friend Caesar?
(a) Put him in danger.
(b) Make him whole.
(c) Change him.
(d) Drive him insane.

5. How many hills are in Rome?
(a) 7.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the people used to honor before Caesar?

2. Which one of these does Cassius NOT call Caesar behind his back?

3. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?

4. What time do the conspirators plan to kill Caesar?

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Cassius think the recent strange happenings are a result of?

(see the answer key)

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