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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. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?
(a) A serpent in an egg.
(b) A young eagle hatchling.
(c) A mad dog on a chain.
(d) A rooster in the hen house.

2. Why are these superstitions in Act 2, Scene 2 so odd to hear from Calpurnia?
(a) She does not love her husband any more.
(b) She knows Caesar will not listen to her.
(c) She rarely speaks to Caeser anymore.
(d) She has never been superstitious before.

3. What did the priests find in the sacrificed animal that make them tell Caesar to stay at home?
(a) No heart in the sacrificed animal.
(b) An unhealthy liver as a sign of impending sickness.
(c) Crossed eyes in the animal indicating a devious plot.
(d) An omen of death in the intestines.

4. How long has Brutus suffered with insomnia when Cassius comes to his house?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 months.
(c) A month.
(d) A year.

5. What about Cicero does Metellus think would add viability to their assassination plot?
(a) His silver hairs.
(b) His great respect.
(c) His compassionate nature.
(d) His great oratorical skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Who does Marullus stop in the street at the beginning of the play?

3. What happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Where is Caesar returning from in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. Who does Cassius ask to deliver his false letters to Brutus?

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