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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Caesar do when the conspirators all come to escort him to the Senate House in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Thanks them for their friendship.
(b) Invites them in for wine.
(c) Prays with them.
(d) Offers them some dinner.

2. What was Calpurnia's dream about Caesar the night before his assassination?
(a) He was beheaded.
(b) He fell into a mighty river and it ran red with blood.
(c) His statue was running with blood.
(d) The senate crucified him with his newly adorned crown.

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

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

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

6. 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) Tax them to death.
(c) Take advantage of their trust and loyalty.
(d) Turn them into slaves.

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

8. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?
(a) After midnight.
(b) Early morning.
(c) Noon.
(d) After the chiming of the evening bells.

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

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

11. Why does Brutus say he does not want to kill Antony?
(a) Antony is too well-liked by the people to be murdered.
(b) Antony will understand.
(c) Antony is a friend of the Republic.
(d) Antony's power comes purely from his friendship with Caesar.

12. Who was Pompey before the civil war?
(a) A soothsayer.
(b) Caesar's co-ruler.
(c) The leader of Egypt.
(d) A prominent senator.

13. How does Antony refer to the conspirators while he is giving his eulogy on Caesar to the crowd?
(a) Servants and friends of Rome.
(b) Murderers.
(c) Misguided fools.
(d) Honorable men.

14. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?
(a) To take Caesar out of power.
(b) To follow his heart.
(c) To protect Caesar from harm.
(d) To do what is wanted by the people.

15. How many times did Caesar refuse the crown offered him by Antony?
(a) 4.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At the end of Act 1, what does Cassius think the recent strange happenings are a result of?

4. What is Casca so concerned about when he first meets Cicero in Act 1, Scene 3

5. Who does Cassius ask to deliver his false letters to Brutus?

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