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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Calpurnia say that eventually convinces Caesar to stay at home in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Antony can tell the Senate that Caesar is ill.
(b) He can use her worries as an excuse.
(c) The Senate will be more convinced that he is not a tyrant if he stays home.
(d) The crown will fit more comfortably on a day not laden with omens.

2. What does Portia hope will happen at the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Caesar will be crowned.
(b) Her husband will escape the mob unharmed.
(c) Brutus will succeed.
(d) Peace will prevail.

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

4. What will happen to Brutus if his plan regarding the assassination fails?
(a) He will be tortured.
(b) He will be put to death.
(c) His rank and riches will be taken away.
(d) He will be banished.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lucius's occupation?

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

4. Why does Caesar tell Decius about Calpurnia's dream about his death?

5. What does a soothsayer tell Caesar in Act 1, Scene 2?

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