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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His throngs of loyal followers.
(b) His conquest in Rome.
(c) His victory over Pompey.
(d) The feast of Lupercal.

2. What is Lucius's occupation?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A senator.
(c) A teacher.
(d) Brutus' servant.

3. What job title does Flavius have at the beginning of the play?
(a) Tribune.
(b) Guard.
(c) Senator.
(d) Soldier.

4. What about Cicero does Metellus think would add viability to their assassination plot?
(a) His compassionate nature.
(b) His silver hairs.
(c) His great respect.
(d) His great oratorical skills.

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Cassius think the recent strange happenings are a result of?
(a) A civil war in Rome.
(b) A Rome with no leader.
(c) The impending crowning of Caesar.
(d) An assassination plot.

6. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Twilight.
(c) Early Morning.
(d) Noon.

7. Why does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be part of their conspiracy?
(a) He is a diplomat and will calm hurt feelings.
(b) He is friends with Caesar.
(c) He is popular with the people.
(d) He is a wise man and will not act rashly.

8. How did Cassius tempt the Gods to strike him with lightening?
(a) Disrespected his authoritative leaders.
(b) Bared his chest and roared at the heavens.
(c) Neglected his morning prayers.
(d) Defiled an altar to Venus.

9. Why does Caesar want Antony to greet Calpurnia in a certain manner in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To show her she is loved.
(b) To let her say goodbye to him.
(c) To lift her low spirits.
(d) To cure her barrenness.

10. What does the second person to address the crowd after Caesar's assassination bring with him when he speaks to the crowd?
(a) Caesar's sword.
(b) Caesar's body.
(c) Caesar's crown.
(d) A vial of Caesar's blood.

11. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?
(a) A young eagle hatchling.
(b) A serpent in an egg.
(c) A rooster in the hen house.
(d) A mad dog on a chain.

12. What does Metellus ask of Caesar on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) For a day to be set apart to pay homage to Pompey.
(b) For his brother's banishment to be revoked.
(c) For a raise in pay for the Senators.
(d) For a public knowledge of the future war plans.

13. What does Marullus tell the people in the streets to do at the beginning of the play?
(a) Join him in his march to Rome to honor Caesar.
(b) Go home and pray for forgiveness.
(c) Create an altar for Caesar.
(d) Pray for thanks.

14. How did Cassius once save Caesar?
(a) He fought off a horde of angry men.
(b) He saved him from drowning.
(c) He uncovered a conspiracy for his assassination.
(d) He kept him from consuming poison.

15. What happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He abdicates the throne.
(b) He faints.
(c) He has an epileptic fit.
(d) He is crowned king.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Caesar tell Decius about Calpurnia's dream about his death?

2. Who is the one person in this play who interprets a personal dream correctly?

3. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. Why is Cassius so surprised by what Popilus says to him as they enter the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?

5. What was Calpurnia's dream about Caesar the night before his assassination?

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