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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the occupation of the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house on the day of his assassination?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A senator.
(c) A soothsayer.
(d) A teacher of Rhetoric.

2. What does Flavius think the civil unrest will do to Rome?
(a) Strengthen it.
(b) Rid it of unneeded rulers.
(c) Educate it.
(d) Weaken it.

3. What happens to Cinna before the mob leaves him in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) He dies.
(b) He pledges his loyalty to Caesar.
(c) He joins the mob.
(d) He pretends to die.

4. Why was the wound Brutus gave Caesar the worst of them all?
(a) He broke his heart.
(b) He plunged the deepest.
(c) He re-opened an old war wound.
(d) It was the last blow he would ever have on earth.

5. What is the last thing Brutus asks the crowd after Caesar's assassination?
(a) "Am I understood?"
(b) "Can you follow me?"
(c) "Have I offended you?"
(d) "Do you believe me?"

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caesar say would make him a coward after Calpurnia tells him her worries in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does a soothsayer tell Caesar in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. Why does Caesar tell Decius about Calpurnia's dream about his death?

5. Why does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be part of their conspiracy?

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