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

2. Who is Caesar's closest friend?
(a) Brutus.
(b) Calpurnia.
(c) Marc Antony.
(d) Cassius.

3. Why does Brutus say he does not want to kill Antony?
(a) Antony will understand.
(b) Antony's power comes purely from his friendship with Caesar.
(c) Antony is too well-liked by the people to be murdered.
(d) Antony is a friend of the Republic.

4. Who is most upset about the people's celebration of Caesar in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Flavius.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Marc Antony.

5. What does Portia do in Act 2, Scene 4, on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Prepares a feast.
(b) Prays.
(c) Sends a message to Calpurnia.
(d) Sends Lucius to the Senate House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Pompey before the civil war?

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

3. Who is waiting for Caesar when he leaves his house the day of his assassination?

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

5. What does Caesar say about the signs Calpurnia has seen of impending doom?

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