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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. Why is Cassius's accusation against Brutus in the camp so shocking to Brutus?
(a) Cassius seems to be drunk.
(b) Brutus has only ever done good for Cassius.
(c) Cassius almost worshipped him the day before.
(d) Cassius does this in front of his men.

2. Why is Portia so worried for her husband on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) She had a dream.
(b) She is nervous because of what the soothsayer told her.
(c) She knows what he is about to do.
(d) She has seen bad omens in the streets.

3. What did Caesar leave to all the people of Rome in his Will?
(a) A share of his storehouses.
(b) Blessings of safety and protection.
(c) 75 coins.
(d) An acre of land.

4. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?
(a) He is a powerful friend of Caesar's.
(b) He will kill them all out of vengeance.
(c) It will prove the serious nature of their plot.
(d) He is a foolish man who does not deserve power.

5. According to Cicero, what is to blame for all of the recent strange happenings in Rome?
(a) An omen of good things to come.
(b) A cursed nation.
(c) A civil dispute in the Heavens.
(d) A punishment for cruel dealings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Cinna's profession?

2. What does Marc Antony compare Lepidus to after he leaves the meeting with Antony and Octavius?

3. What does Caesar do when the conspirators all come to escort him to the Senate House in Act 2, Scene 2?

4. Where is Caesar returning from in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, how does Brutus say he feels about honor?

(see the answer key)

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