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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to his wife as he passes her in the street during his race at the celebration?
(a) Speak kind words to her.
(b) Bid her farewell.
(c) Smile kindly upon her.
(d) Strike her with a goatskin thong.

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

3. Why does Pindarus tell Cassius in Act 5, Scene 3 to get as far away from the battle as possible?
(a) They need one leader to survive.
(b) They are losing.
(c) Cassius's tent is on fire.
(d) He needs his master's money.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Brutus refuse to do when he joins the conspiracy?
(a) Hold a knife.
(b) Swear an oath.
(c) Plan the attack.
(d) Be a part of the murder.

5. What does Caesar do when the conspirators all come to escort him to the Senate House in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Prays with them.
(b) Offers them some dinner.
(c) Invites them in for wine.
(d) Thanks them for their friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the person who is waiting for Caesar on the day of his assassination standing when he leaves his house?

2. What does Brutus beg Cassius to not do when he arrives at Brutus's camp?

3. What does Caesar say about the signs Calpurnia has seen of impending doom?

4. What does Brutus offer the people if they do not agree with what he did for Rome by assassinating Caesar?

5. What does Lucius find in Brutus's study just before Cassius comes to visit with Brutus?

(see the answer key)

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