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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 happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is crowned king.
(b) He faints.
(c) He abdicates the throne.
(d) He has an epileptic fit.

2. Why does Lucius go to the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) To help in the assassination.
(b) To ensure safe passage for Brutus.
(c) To check on Brutus and Caesar for Portia.
(d) To distract Marc Antony.

3. Where is Caesar returning from in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Treaty talks with Greece.
(b) A building excavation of Rome.
(c) War with Pompey.
(d) A trip to Egypt.

4. What does Brutus beg Cassius to not do when he arrives at Brutus's camp?
(a) Quarrel in front of the men.
(b) Lose hope.
(c) Allow himself to grow weak before the battle.
(d) Question his loyalty.

5. What do the people do with Caesar's body after Marc Antony's eulogy?
(a) Bury it in peace.
(b) Place wreathes of flowers on it.
(c) Bring the holy men to cleanse the body.
(d) Burn it at the holy place.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cicero, what is to blame for all of the recent strange happenings in Rome?

2. Which one of these does Cassius NOT call Caesar behind his back?

3. Who else has given Caesar a letter on the day of his assassination?

4. What does Brutus do after he leaves Rome?

5. How long has Brutus suffered with insomnia when Cassius comes to his house?

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