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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) Cassius.
(b) Casca.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Artemidorus.

2. What does Caesar say he is as constant as just before he is stabbed in the Senate House?
(a) The Gods.
(b) A faithful wife.
(c) The North Star.
(d) The rivers flowing to the ocean.

3. What is Caesar's last warning of his impending doom on the day of his assassination?
(a) Calpurnia's dream.
(b) Brutus' warning.
(c) The priests' omens.
(d) Artemidrous' letter.

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 does not believe in signs.
(d) He will risk the chance of death to uphold his honor.

5. Why is Brutus not running in the same race that Antony is at the celebration for?
(a) He is not well.
(b) His wife asked him not to.
(c) He is wary of Ceasar.
(d) He is not a sportsman.

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

3. Why does Brutus say he does not want to kill Antony?

4. Where is the first meeting of conspirators held?

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

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