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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 Marullus stop in the street at the beginning of the play?
(a) Guards.
(b) Senators.
(c) Commoners.
(d) Soldiers.

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

3. What causes the mob to become so angry after Caesar's assassination?
(a) Brutus' speech.
(b) Marc Antony's eulogy.
(c) The sight of Caesar's body.
(d) The blood stained robes of the conspirators.

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 thought Popilus was on Pompey's side.
(b) Cassius did not think Popilus knew about the conspiracy.
(c) Cassius thought Popilus was a supporter of Caesar.
(d) He thought Popilus would be more open.

5. What is the occupation of the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house on the day of his assassination?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A teacher of Rhetoric.
(c) A soothsayer.
(d) A senator.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream about Caesar's death?

2. How many hills are in Rome?

3. What did Caesar leave to all the people of Rome in his Will?

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

5. Why does Cassius think Antony should be killed as well?

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