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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. Why does Cassius want Brutus to take part in his plan?
(a) Brutus is willing to do anything for honor.
(b) Caesar loves Brutus.
(c) Brutus is wise.
(d) Brutus is trusted by the people.

2. What is Caesar's last warning of his impending doom on the day of his assassination?
(a) Calpurnia's dream.
(b) The priests' omens.
(c) Artemidrous' letter.
(d) Brutus' warning.

3. What does Marullus tell the people in the streets to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Join him in his march to Rome to honor Caesar.
(b) Go home and pray for forgiveness.
(c) Create an altar for Caesar.
(d) Pray for thanks.

4. Which of the other conspirators have suffered loss of sleep over the matter of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Decius.
(b) Casca.
(c) Cassius.
(d) None.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters Act 2, Scene 4 just as Lucius leaves for the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

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

3. What about Cassius makes Caesar so uncomfortable during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

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