2. Why was the wound Brutus gave Caesar the worst of them all?
(a) He plunged the deepest.
(b) It was the last blow he would ever have on earth.
(c) He re-opened an old war wound.
(d) He broke his heart.

3. What are the conspirators going to do in Act 2, Scene 3 once they reach the Senate house after passing Artemidorus?
(a) Banish Caesar.
(b) Crown Caesar.
(c) Pay tribute to Caesar.
(d) Kill Caesar.

4. Who enters Act 2, Scene 4 just as Lucius leaves for the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) Artemediorus.
(b) A soothsayer.
(c) Portia.
(d) Brutus.

5. 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.

6. What does Portia ask of a soothsayer after Lucius leaves for the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) What will happen to Brutus?
(b) What will happen to Rome?
(c) What will become of Caesar?
(d) How long will Caesar live?

7. What does Brutus say Caesar would have done to the people of Rome had he been allowed to live?
(a) Led them to unending war.
(b) Turn them into slaves.
(c) Tax them to death.
(d) Take advantage of their trust and loyalty.

8. What does Lucius find in Brutus's study just before Cassius comes to visit with Brutus?
(a) An anonymous letter.
(b) A threat.
(c) A knife.
(d) An edict from Caesar.

9. Where is the person who is waiting for Caesar on the day of his assassination standing when he leaves his house?
(a) On a stack of wood.
(b) In the public town square.
(c) At the gate.
(d) In the street.

10. Who does Marullus stop in the street at the beginning of the play?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Commoners.
(c) Guards.
(d) Senators.

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

12. What does Caesar say would make him a coward after Calpurnia tells him her worries in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Heeding the words of a woman.
(b) Believing in superstitions.
(c) Not attending the senate.
(d) Fearing death.

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

14. What does Brutus say will result from Caesar's assassination?
(a) Sick men will be made whole.
(b) Peace will reign in Rome.
(c) Rome will rejuvinate and conquer.
(d) He will die a martyr.

15. What does Calpurnia say that eventually convinces Caesar to stay at home in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Antony can tell the Senate that Caesar is ill.
(b) The Senate will be more convinced that he is not a tyrant if he stays home.
(c) The crown will fit more comfortably on a day not laden with omens.
(d) He can use her worries as an excuse.