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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. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?
(a) Dead emerging from their graves.
(b) Warriors fighting among the clouds.
(c) A naked warrior.
(d) A lion giving birth in the streets.

2. What does the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house give him on the day of his assassination?
(a) A letter.
(b) A picture.
(c) A talisman.
(d) A tribute.

3. Why does Cassius want Brutus to take part in his plan?
(a) Brutus is willing to do anything for honor.
(b) Brutus is trusted by the people.
(c) Brutus is wise.
(d) Caesar loves Brutus.

4. How long has Brutus suffered with insomnia when Cassius comes to his house?
(a) A year.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) A month.

5. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?
(a) A mad dog on a chain.
(b) A young eagle hatchling.
(c) A rooster in the hen house.
(d) A serpent in an egg.

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 Portia do in Act 2, Scene 4, on the day of Caesar's assassination?

3. Who does Cassius ask to deliver his false letters to Brutus?

4. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Cassius think the recent strange happenings are a result of?

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