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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. How does Cassius feel about the chaos in the city when he is talking to Casca in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He is angry about it.
(b) It makes him nervous.
(c) He has not noticed it at all.
(d) He loves it.

2. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?
(a) He is a powerful friend of Caesar's.
(b) He will kill them all out of vengeance.
(c) It will prove the serious nature of their plot.
(d) He is a foolish man who does not deserve power.

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

4. Where is the person who is waiting for Caesar on the day of his assassination standing when he leaves his house?
(a) At the gate.
(b) In the street.
(c) On a stack of wood.
(d) In the public town square.

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, how does Brutus say he feels about honor?
(a) He wants honor, but so much to kill for it.
(b) He feels honor is subjective and frail.
(c) He hopes some honor will make his wife proud of him.
(d) He loves honor more than he fears death.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, what is to blame for all of the recent strange happenings in Rome?

2. Which one of these does Cassius NOT call Caesar behind his back?

3. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?

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

5. What does the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house say about virtue?

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