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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Octavius insist on taking his army when Brutus's army arrives?
(a) To the north of the battlefield.
(b) Along the southeast border of the battlefield.
(c) Up the right side of the battlefield.
(d) Up the left side of the battlefield.

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

3. In Act 5, Scene 5, where is Brutus resting while he tries to find a servant to kill him?
(a) His tent.
(b) The ground.
(c) A rock.
(d) On Cassius's grave.

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

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

6. What does Antony say of Brutus when he sees he is dead?
(a) He was the noblest Roman.
(b) He was like a brother.
(c) He got what he deserved.
(d) He was the cruelest of traitors.

7. Who does Brutus not want to be compared to by committing suicide?
(a) Cicero.
(b) Cato.
(c) Calpurnia.
(d) Portia.

8. What does the mob first do when they find Cinna?
(a) Ask him who he is.
(b) Walk with him.
(c) Search him for weapons.
(d) Begin beating him.

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

10. Where does Brutus set up camp when he leaves Rome?
(a) Gaul.
(b) Sanford.
(c) Italy.
(d) Sardis.

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

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

13. What does Brutus beg Cassius to not do when he arrives at Brutus's camp?
(a) Question his loyalty.
(b) Quarrel in front of the men.
(c) Allow himself to grow weak before the battle.
(d) Lose hope.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters Rome as Marc Antony finishes his eulogy of Caesar?

2. What does Brutus do after he leaves Rome?

3. Why does Pindarus tell Cassius in Act 5, Scene 3 to get as far away from the battle as possible?

4. What does Brutus tell his men to do after he finds Cassius dead?

5. What is the first thing Cassius does when he arrives at Brutus' camp in Act 4, Scene 2?

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