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

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

3. What does Calpurnia say that eventually convinces Caesar to stay at home in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The Senate will be more convinced that he is not a tyrant if he stays home.
(b) He can use her worries as an excuse.
(c) Antony can tell the Senate that Caesar is ill.
(d) The crown will fit more comfortably on a day not laden with omens.

4. 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?"

5. Why is Cassius so surprised by what Popilus says to him as they enter the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?
(a) Cassius thought Popilus was on Pompey's side.
(b) Cassius did not think Popilus knew about the conspiracy.
(c) He thought Popilus would be more open.
(d) Cassius thought Popilus was a supporter of Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to his wife as he passes her in the street during his race at the celebration?

2. What does Caesar say he is as constant as just before he is stabbed in the Senate House?

3. How does Antony refer to the conspirators while he is giving his eulogy on Caesar to the crowd?

4. What does Flavius think the civil unrest will do to Rome?

5. In Act 3, Scene 2, who/what does Brutus say he loved more than Caesar?

(see the answer key)

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