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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who becomes the leader of the conspirators the day before the assassination?
(a) Casca.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Artemidorus.

2. What is the soothsayer's response to Portia's question to him on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) He does not know, but it will be good.
(b) The signs are currently mixed.
(c) Good and bad will be mingled.
(d) He does not know, but it will be bad.

3. What will happen if Caesar does not pay attention to what the man waiting for Caeser to leave his house gives him?
(a) Caesar will shed much blood before the day is out.
(b) Rome will fall.
(c) Caesar will die.
(d) The Senate will not lead well.

4. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?
(a) Early Morning.
(b) Twilight.
(c) Noon.
(d) Midnight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will happen to Brutus if his plan regarding the assassination fails?

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

3. How did Cassius tempt the Gods to strike him with lightening?

4. What is the occupation of the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house on the day of his assassination?

5. What does Lucius find in Brutus's study just before Cassius comes to visit with Brutus?

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