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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. Where does Cicero talk to Casca when they first appear in the play?
(a) In the Senate house.
(b) On the street.
(c) At his house.
(d) In an open field.

2. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His victory over Pompey.
(b) The feast of Lupercal.
(c) His throngs of loyal followers.
(d) His conquest in Rome.

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

4. Who leads Antony away from the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Casca.
(b) Lucius.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Trebonius.

5. What does Marc Antony ask the conspirators to let him do when he sees Caesar's dead body?
(a) Deliver his eulogy.
(b) Be alone with his friend for a moment.
(c) Tell his wife.
(d) Prepare his body for burial.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?

3. Why is Cassius so surprised by what Popilus says to him as they enter the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?

4. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?

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

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