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

2. What does the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house say about virtue?
(a) It is a dead form.
(b) The last shreds of virute in Rome will be destroyed that day.
(c) Caesar is the last man alive who has it.
(d) There will always be envious people trying to destroy it.

3. Why does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be part of their conspiracy?
(a) He is a diplomat and will calm hurt feelings.
(b) He is a wise man and will not act rashly.
(c) He is friends with Caesar.
(d) He is popular with the people.

4. What does Caesar say he is as constant as just before he is stabbed in the Senate House?
(a) A faithful wife.
(b) The rivers flowing to the ocean.
(c) The Gods.
(d) The North Star.

5. What are the conspirators going to do in Act 2, Scene 3 once they reach the Senate house after passing Artemidorus?
(a) Crown Caesar.
(b) Kill Caesar.
(c) Pay tribute to Caesar.
(d) Banish Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brutus tell Cassius he never does when Cassius arrives at his camp?

2. Which of the other conspirators have suffered loss of sleep over the matter of Caesar's assassination?

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Brutus refuse to do when he joins the conspiracy?

5. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?

(see the answer key)

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