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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 happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is crowned king.
(b) He abdicates the throne.
(c) He has an epileptic fit.
(d) He faints.

2. What does Flavius think the civil unrest will do to Rome?
(a) Rid it of unneeded rulers.
(b) Weaken it.
(c) Strengthen it.
(d) Educate it.

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

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

5. What does Caesar say would make him a coward after Calpurnia tells him her worries in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Heeding the words of a woman.
(b) Not attending the senate.
(c) Fearing death.
(d) Believing in superstitions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?

2. What job title does Flavius have at the beginning of the play?

3. Why is Brutus not running in the same race that Antony is at the celebration for?

4. What does Portia ask of a soothsayer after Lucius leaves for the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

5. What about Cicero does Metellus think would add viability to their assassination plot?

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