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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 Caesar tell Antony to do to his wife as he passes her in the street during his race at the celebration?
(a) Bid her farewell.
(b) Smile kindly upon her.
(c) Speak kind words to her.
(d) Strike her with a goatskin thong.

2. What does Portia do to prove she is strong enough to hear Brutus' secret?
(a) Cuts her finger.
(b) Tells Brutus an evil secret of her own.
(c) Swears an oath.
(d) Stabs herself in the leg.

3. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?
(a) To take Caesar out of power.
(b) To follow his heart.
(c) To protect Caesar from harm.
(d) To do what is wanted by the people.

4. Who did the people used to honor before Caesar?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Flavius.
(d) Marc Antony.

5. How did Cassius once save Caesar?
(a) He kept him from consuming poison.
(b) He fought off a horde of angry men.
(c) He uncovered a conspiracy for his assassination.
(d) He saved him from drowning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?

2. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?

3. Why does Brutus say he does not want to kill Antony?

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Brutus refuse to do when he joins the conspiracy?

(see the answer key)

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