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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marc Antony want to change in Caesar's will after conversing with Octavius?
(a) The amount of money given to the citizens of Rome.
(b) The property inheritances.
(c) The amount of money given to his beneficiaries.
(d) The placement of his title.

2. What does Marc Antony order be done with Lucilius as he leaves to re-enter the battle?
(a) To be held captive.
(b) To be killed.
(c) To be treated kindly.
(d) To be tortured for information.

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

4. What does Cassius do at the climax of his argument Brutus at Brutus's camp?
(a) Breaks down in tears.
(b) Slaps Brutus across the face.
(c) Spits on Brutus.
(d) Bares his chest and asks Brutus to stab him.

5. What does Marc Antony compare Lepidus to after he leaves the meeting with Antony and Octavius?
(a) His standard.
(b) His wife.
(c) Caesar.
(d) His horse.

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

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

8. How does Marc Antony feel about Ledpidus as a person?
(a) He is jealous of him.
(b) He thinks he is a good man and a seasoned soldier.
(c) He dislikes him.
(d) He trusts him completely.

9. Why do the people begin beating Cinna when they meet him on the road?
(a) He has a symbol of Pompey on his clothing.
(b) He is in the way.
(c) Cinna is the name of one of the conspirators.
(d) He is not going to pay homage to Caesar.

10. Where does Brutus take Cassius when he arrives at Brutus's camp?
(a) To Cassius's own personal quarters.
(b) To the mess tent.
(c) On a walk through the country.
(d) Into his personal tent.

11. How does Octavius feel about Lepidus as a person?
(a) He is jealous of him.
(b) He trusts him completely.
(c) He thinks he is a good man and a seasoned soldier.
(d) He dislikes him.

12. What does Titinius do when he sees Cassius is dead?
(a) Faints.
(b) Prays to the gods for victory.
(c) Kills himself.
(d) Mourns loudly.

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

14. What does Brutus do after the climax of his argument with Cassius?
(a) Comforts Cassius and promises to be true always.
(b) Slaps Cassius back.
(c) Calms down and forgives Cassius.
(d) Wipes his face and kisses Cassius on the cheek.

15. Where does Marc Antony tell Octavius to take his army when Brutus's army arrives?
(a) Along the Southeast border of the battlefield.
(b) To the north of the battlefield.
(c) Up the right side of the battlefield.
(d) Up the left side of the battlefield.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Brutus send on an important errand during the battle against Marc Antony in Act 5, Scene 2?

2. What does Brutus say about Caesar when he sees Cassius is dead?

3. What does Marc Antony order two of his servants to do after Lucilius is brought before him in Act 5, Scene 4?

4. Who does Marc Antony designate to rule Spain?

5. In Act 5, Scene 5, what does Brutus see that tells him it is his time to die?

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