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

2. What does Lucius find in Brutus's study just before Cassius comes to visit with Brutus?
(a) An anonymous letter.
(b) An edict from Caesar.
(c) A threat.
(d) A knife.

3. What does Portia do to prove she is strong enough to hear Brutus' secret?
(a) Cuts her finger.
(b) Stabs herself in the leg.
(c) Tells Brutus an evil secret of her own.
(d) Swears an oath.

4. Where is the first meeting of conspirators held?
(a) The senate house.
(b) Pompey's amphitheatre.
(c) The house of Cassius.
(d) A public square.

5. What are the conspirators going to do in Act 2, Scene 3 once they reach the Senate house after passing Artemidorus?
(a) Banish Caesar.
(b) Pay tribute to Caesar.
(c) Crown Caesar.
(d) Kill Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many hills are in Rome?

4. At the end of Act 1, what does Cassius think the recent strange happenings are a result of?

5. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to his wife as he passes her in the street during his race at the celebration?

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