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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 Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?
(a) A young eagle hatchling.
(b) A mad dog on a chain.
(c) A serpent in an egg.
(d) A rooster in the hen house.

2. How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream about Caesar's death?
(a) He will be a wellspring of life and love for the Senate.
(b) His blood will renew Rome.
(c) He will die when his mission has been fulfilled.
(d) He will give new life and vitality to Rome.

3. What was Calpurnia's dream about Caesar the night before his assassination?
(a) His statue was running with blood.
(b) He was beheaded.
(c) He fell into a mighty river and it ran red with blood.
(d) The senate crucified him with his newly adorned crown.

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

5. What time do the conspirators plan to kill Caesar?
(a) 10:00 a.m.
(b) 8:00 a.m.
(c) 12:00 noon.
(d) 8:00 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the other conspirators have suffered loss of sleep over the matter of Caesar's assassination?

2. Why does Caesar want Antony to greet Calpurnia in a certain manner in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Flavius think the civil unrest will do to Rome?

4. How did Cassius once save Caesar?

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

(see the answer key)

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