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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the crowd's response to the last question Brutus asks after Caesar's assassination?
(a) "Yes!"
(b) They chant Caesar's name.
(c) The answers were mixed.
(d) "No!"

3. What does Marullus ask the people he stops in the street at the beginning of the play?
(a) How to find Caesar.
(b) Why they are not working.
(c) What he should take to Ceasar as a tribute.
(d) Where they are all going.

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

5. What does Portia do to prove she is strong enough to hear Brutus' secret?
(a) Tells Brutus an evil secret of her own.
(b) Stabs herself in the leg.
(c) Cuts her finger.
(d) Swears an oath.

6. Who does Cassius ask to deliver his false letters to Brutus?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Cicero.
(c) Cinna.
(d) Casca.

7. What does Portia hope will happen at the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Caesar will be crowned.
(b) Her husband will escape the mob unharmed.
(c) Peace will prevail.
(d) Brutus will succeed.

8. What time do the conspirators plan to kill Caesar?
(a) 8:00 a.m.
(b) 8:00 p.m.
(c) 12:00 noon.
(d) 10:00 a.m.

9. Which one of these does Cassius NOT call Caesar behind his back?
(a) A tyrant.
(b) A womanly personage.
(c) Trash and rubbish.
(d) A small girl.

10. What does Marc Antony say he is doing when he first addresses the crowd after Caesar's assassination?
(a) Burying Caesar.
(b) Praising Caesar.
(c) Remembering Caesar.
(d) Mourning Caesar.

11. 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 wants to read it later in private.
(d) He does not pay attention to personal matters before matters of the republic.

12. Why does Lucius go to the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) To help in the assassination.
(b) To ensure safe passage for Brutus.
(c) To distract Marc Antony.
(d) To check on Brutus and Caesar for Portia.

13. What is the soothsayer's response to Portia's question to him on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) The signs are currently mixed.
(b) Good and bad will be mingled.
(c) He does not know, but it will be bad.
(d) He does not know, but it will be good.

14. Who is most upset about the people's celebration of Caesar in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Marc Antony.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Flavius.
(d) Pompey.

15. In Act 3, Scene 2, who/what does Brutus say he loved more than Caesar?
(a) Himself.
(b) The Senate.
(c) Portia.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lucius's occupation?

2. How many hills are in Rome?

3. How did Cassius tempt the Gods to strike him with lightening?

4. What does Marullus tell the people in the streets to do at the beginning of the play?

5. Why does Caesar want Antony to greet Calpurnia in a certain manner in Act 1, Scene 2?

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