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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Break up groups of praisers for Ceasar.
(b) Defend Pompey's honor.
(c) Hold prayer groups.
(d) Stay out of sight.

3. Who becomes the leader of the conspirators the day before the assassination?
(a) Brutus.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Artemidorus.
(d) Casca.

4. Which of the other conspirators have suffered loss of sleep over the matter of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Cassius.
(b) None.
(c) Decius.
(d) Casca.

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

6. What is Casca so concerned about when he first meets Cicero in Act 1, Scene 3
(a) The storm that rages about them.
(b) The lions in the forest.
(c) A curse.
(d) The battle brewing in Rome.

7. Who leads Antony away from the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Lucius.
(b) Casca.
(c) Trebonius.
(d) Cicero.

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

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

10. Why are these superstitions in Act 2, Scene 2 so odd to hear from Calpurnia?
(a) She does not love her husband any more.
(b) She rarely speaks to Caeser anymore.
(c) She has never been superstitious before.
(d) She knows Caesar will not listen to her.

11. What does Marc Antony ask the conspirators to let him do when he sees Caesar's dead body?
(a) Tell his wife.
(b) Be alone with his friend for a moment.
(c) Deliver his eulogy.
(d) Prepare his body for burial.

12. What does a soothsayer tell Caesar in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) "Beware the Ides of March."
(b) "Honor to our great warrior."
(c) "Your wife shall bear thee a son."
(d) "Kindness begets power and glory."

13. What is Caesar's last warning of his impending doom on the day of his assassination?
(a) Calpurnia's dream.
(b) The priests' omens.
(c) Brutus' warning.
(d) Artemidrous' letter.

14. Where is Caesar returning from in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) War with Pompey.
(b) A building excavation of Rome.
(c) Treaty talks with Greece.
(d) A trip to Egypt.

15. Where does Cicero talk to Casca when they first appear in the play?
(a) On the street.
(b) In an open field.
(c) At his house.
(d) In the Senate house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?

2. What was the crowd's response to the last question Brutus asks after Caesar's assassination?

3. Who is the first person to warn Caesar of his assassination?

4. What does Antony read to the people as part of his eulogy for Caesar?

5. What do the conspirators do after Caesar is dead before leaving the Senate House to explain this deed to the people?

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