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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 rooster in the hen house.
(c) A young eagle hatchling.
(d) A mad dog on a chain.

2. What is Casca so concerned about when he first meets Cicero in Act 1, Scene 3
(a) A curse.
(b) The battle brewing in Rome.
(c) The lions in the forest.
(d) The storm that rages about them.

3. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His conquest in Rome.
(b) His victory over Pompey.
(c) The feast of Lupercal.
(d) His throngs of loyal followers.

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

5. What does Caesar say about the signs Calpurnia has seen of impending doom?
(a) They are figments of her imagination.
(b) He will risk the chance of death to uphold his honor.
(c) He does not believe in signs.
(d) They could be meant for any man.

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. What time do the conspirators plan to kill Caesar?

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

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

5. Who is most upset about the people's celebration of Caesar in Act 1, Scene 1?

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