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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brutus say about Caesar when he sees Cassius is dead?
(a) He was an evil spirit haunting them.
(b) He cursed them.
(c) He is there with him now.
(d) He is mighty in death.

2. Who holds the sword for Brutus to fall on?
(a) Dardanius.
(b) Strato.
(c) Voluminus.
(d) Clitus.

3. What do the men do when Cassius and Brutus begin a private discussion just after Cassius arrives at Brutus's camp?
(a) Create a distance.
(b) Try to listen.
(c) Get ready for the night watch.
(d) Begin quarrelling with each other.

4. What news does Lucius bring Brutus from Cassius in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Cassius was warm and welcoming.
(b) Cassius was polite, but cold.
(c) Cassius was a nervous wreck.
(d) Casisus is making plans to join Brutus in his camp.

5. How does Marc Antony feel about the chaos and confusion his speech causes?
(a) He is angry and indignant.
(b) He is surprised and scared.
(c) It is exactly what he intended.
(d) He is indifferent.

6. What does Octavius order be done with Brutus's body?
(a) It is to be cast into the sea.
(b) It is to be left on the battlefield.
(c) It is to be cremated.
(d) It is to be buried with respect.

7. Who does Marc Antony designate to rule Africa?
(a) Octavius.
(b) Lepidus.
(c) Artimidorus.
(d) Marc Antony.

8. What happens to Cinna before the mob leaves him in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) He joins the mob.
(b) He dies.
(c) He pledges his loyalty to Caesar.
(d) He pretends to die.

9. Who helps Cassius kill himself?
(a) Lucius.
(b) Pindarus.
(c) Brutus.
(d) Titinius.

10. What do the people do with Caesar's body after Marc Antony's eulogy?
(a) Burn it at the holy place.
(b) Bring the holy men to cleanse the body.
(c) Bury it in peace.
(d) Place wreathes of flowers on it.

11. Where is Marc Antony's army stationed in Act 5, Scene 1?
(a) Gaul.
(b) Phillipi.
(c) Stallipi.
(d) Rome.

12. Why do Marc Antony and Brutus meet for a parley when they know it will not be successful?
(a) It is customary.
(b) They need to stall the time of the battle as long as possible.
(c) They want their men to think they want peace.
(d) They have hope for peace.

13. Which of these is NOT a bad omen that Cassius sees the morning before his battle with Marc Antony?
(a) Ravens flying.
(b) Crows in formation.
(c) Kites flying overhead.
(d) Snakes in the water.

14. How did Portia die?
(a) She stabbed herself.
(b) She drank poison.
(c) She swallowed fire.
(d) She jumped off the Senate House.

15. What is Cinna's profession?
(a) Senator.
(b) Poet.
(c) Soothsayer.
(d) Cobbler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cassius do at the climax of his argument Brutus at Brutus's camp?

2. How does Octavius feel about Lepidus as a person?

3. What does Marc Antony do during his speech to make himself seem more approachable?

4. What does Antony say of Brutus when he sees he is dead?

5. Why does Brutus send a certain message to his legions during the battle against Marc Antony?

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