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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 soothsayer's response to Portia's question to him on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) He does not know, but it will be bad.
(b) The signs are currently mixed.
(c) He does not know, but it will be good.
(d) Good and bad will be mingled.

2. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?
(a) The Senate will crown him king.
(b) Marc Antony will be at the Senate House to protect him.
(c) The people are chanting his name in the streets.
(d) The Senate has a special gift for Caesar that day.

3. What does Portia do in Act 2, Scene 4, on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Sends a message to Calpurnia.
(b) Prays.
(c) Prepares a feast.
(d) Sends Lucius to the Senate House.

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

5. 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) Caesar loves Brutus.
(d) Brutus is wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Cassius and Brutus doing while Marc Antony and Octavius are talking in Act 4, Scene 1?

2. What will happen to Brutus if his plan regarding the assassination fails?

3. Why are these superstitions in Act 2, Scene 2 so odd to hear from Calpurnia?

4. What about Cicero does Metellus think would add viability to their assassination plot?

5. What was the crowd's response to the last question Brutus asks after Caesar's assassination?

(see the answer key)

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