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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) The Senate will be more convinced that he is not a tyrant if he stays home.
(b) Antony can tell the Senate that Caesar is ill.
(c) The crown will fit more comfortably on a day not laden with omens.
(d) He can use her worries as an excuse.

2. What does the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house give him on the day of his assassination?
(a) A picture.
(b) A talisman.
(c) A tribute.
(d) A letter.

3. How did Cassius tempt the Gods to strike him with lightening?
(a) Bared his chest and roared at the heavens.
(b) Defiled an altar to Venus.
(c) Neglected his morning prayers.
(d) Disrespected his authoritative leaders.

4. Where is Caesar returning from in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) War with Pompey.
(b) A trip to Egypt.
(c) A building excavation of Rome.
(d) Treaty talks with Greece.

5. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?
(a) He is a powerful friend of Caesar's.
(b) It will prove the serious nature of their plot.
(c) He will kill them all out of vengeance.
(d) He is a foolish man who does not deserve power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Portia hope will happen at the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

2. What did the priests find in the sacrificed animal that make them tell Caesar to stay at home?

3. What is Casca so concerned about when he first meets Cicero in Act 1, Scene 3

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

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

(see the answer key)

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