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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?
(a) Marc Antony will be at the Senate House to protect him.
(b) The people are chanting his name in the streets.
(c) The Senate has a special gift for Caesar that day.
(d) The Senate will crown him king.

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, how does Brutus say he feels about honor?
(a) He wants honor, but so much to kill for it.
(b) He loves honor more than he fears death.
(c) He hopes some honor will make his wife proud of him.
(d) He feels honor is subjective and frail.

4. Who is the only conspirator who is encouraging the plot to assassinate Caesar out of unselfish goals?
(a) Cassius.
(b) Matinus.
(c) Casca.
(d) Brutus.

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

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

7. Who is the first person to address the crowd after Caesar's assassination?
(a) Brutus.
(b) Marc Antony.
(c) Cassius.
(d) Calpurnia.

8. Who is the second person to speak to the crowd after Caesar's assassination?
(a) Calpernia.
(b) Marc Antony.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Cassius.

9. What does Flavius think the civil unrest will do to Rome?
(a) Educate it.
(b) Strengthen it.
(c) Weaken it.
(d) Rid it of unneeded rulers.

10. How many hills are in Rome?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

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

12. Where is the first meeting of conspirators held?
(a) Pompey's amphitheatre.
(b) The house of Cassius.
(c) The senate house.
(d) A public square.

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

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

15. What will happen if Caesar does not pay attention to what the man waiting for Caeser to leave his house gives him?
(a) Caesar will shed much blood before the day is out.
(b) Rome will fall.
(c) The Senate will not lead well.
(d) Caesar will die.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?

2. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to his wife as he passes her in the street during his race at the celebration?

3. What does Portia hope will happen at the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

4. What does a soothsayer tell Caesar in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. How does Cassius feel about the chaos in the city when he is talking to Casca in Act 1, Scene 3?

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