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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Marc Antony designate to rule Africa?
(a) Octavius.
(b) Lepidus.
(c) Artimidorus.
(d) Marc Antony.

2. How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream about Caesar's death?
(a) His blood will renew Rome.
(b) He will give new life and vitality to Rome.
(c) He will be a wellspring of life and love for the Senate.
(d) He will die when his mission has been fulfilled.

3. Where does Marc Antony tell Octavius to take his army when Brutus's army arrives?
(a) Along the Southeast border of the battlefield.
(b) Up the right side of the battlefield.
(c) To the north of the battlefield.
(d) Up the left side of the battlefield.

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

5. Who is Caesar's closest friend?
(a) Calpurnia.
(b) Brutus.
(c) Marc Antony.
(d) Cassius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the mob to become so angry after Caesar's assassination?

2. How does Marc Antony feel about the chaos and confusion his speech causes?

3. What does Portia do in Act 2, Scene 4, on the day of Caesar's assassination?

4. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?

5. Who enters Rome as Marc Antony finishes his eulogy of Caesar?

(see the answer key)

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