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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. Why does Brutus say he does not want to kill Antony?
(a) Antony will understand.
(b) Antony is too well-liked by the people to be murdered.
(c) Antony's power comes purely from his friendship with Caesar.
(d) Antony is a friend of the Republic.

2. Who is the first person to warn Caesar of his assassination?
(a) Artemidorus.
(b) A soothsayer.
(c) Calpurnia.
(d) Brutus.

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

4. What does Popilus say to Cassius as he enters the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?
(a) He wishes Cassius well in his endeavor.
(b) He greets him kindly and pretends to not know the plot ahead.
(c) He regrets not taking part in the impending plot.
(d) He urges him to reconsider.

5. What does Brutus tell his hidden legions to do during the battle against Marc Antony?
(a) Double arm themselves against the archers.
(b) Attack Octavius's wing.
(c) Send reinforcements.
(d) Replace the fallen members of the wing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men do when Cassius and Brutus begin a private discussion just after Cassius arrives at Brutus's camp?

2. What do the conspirators shout when Caesar is dead?

3. What does Caesar say he is as constant as just before he is stabbed in the Senate House?

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

5. Why does Brutus plan to kill himself if his army begins to falter?

(see the answer key)

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