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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. Why does Cassius want Brutus to take part in his plan?
(a) Brutus is wise.
(b) Caesar loves Brutus.
(c) Brutus is trusted by the people.
(d) Brutus is willing to do anything for honor.

2. Why does Caesar choose to put off reading his letter from Artemidorus?
(a) He does not want the other Senate leaders to think he is superstitious.
(b) He thinks Artemidorus is crazy.
(c) He does not pay attention to personal matters before matters of the republic.
(d) He wants to read it later in private.

3. What does Brutus say about Caesar when he sees Cassius is dead?
(a) He was an evil spirit haunting them.
(b) He is mighty in death.
(c) He is there with him now.
(d) He cursed them.

4. Who is waiting for Caesar when he leaves his house the day of his assassination?
(a) Marc Antony.
(b) Portia.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Artemidorus.

5. Why does Brutus send a certain message to his legions during the battle against Marc Antony?
(a) Their armor is too weak against the triple tipped arrows that Antony has supplied his army with.
(b) He is an inexperienced soldier.
(c) Too many soldiers have fallen too quickly.
(d) Octavius's wing is weakening.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the other conspirators have suffered loss of sleep over the matter of Caesar's assassination?

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

3. Who enters Act 2, Scene 4 just as Lucius leaves for the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

4. What do Marc Antony and Octavius do after Marc Antony's eulogy for Caesar?

5. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?

(see the answer key)

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