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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What portion of Caesar's property did he leave the people of Rome in his Will?
(a) His main house.
(b) His country land.
(c) His gardens.
(d) His fenced fighting ring.

3. What did Caesar leave to all the people of Rome in his Will?
(a) 75 coins.
(b) Blessings of safety and protection.
(c) An acre of land.
(d) A share of his storehouses.

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

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

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

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

8. Who tries to enter the tent to calm the fight between Cassius and Brutus?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A shepherd.
(c) A poet.
(d) A servant.

9. What does Brutus tell his hidden legions to do during the battle against Marc Antony?
(a) Attack Octavius's wing.
(b) Double arm themselves against the archers.
(c) Replace the fallen members of the wing.
(d) Send reinforcements.

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

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

12. What causes the mob to become so angry after Caesar's assassination?
(a) Brutus' speech.
(b) The sight of Caesar's body.
(c) Marc Antony's eulogy.
(d) The blood stained robes of the conspirators.

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

14. What does Marc Antony say when Lucilius is brought before him in Act 5, Scene 4?
(a) He knows the real Brutus would never allow himself to be taken captive.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He cannot recognize him.
(d) He knows Lucilius is not Brutus.

15. What does Brutus accuse Cassius of after Cassius has explained in Act 4, Scene 3 how Brutus wronged him?
(a) Having a weak constitution.
(b) Having an itchy palm when it comes to money.
(c) Caring too much for power and praise.
(d) Having a fickle spirit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Marc Antony designate to rule Gaul?

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

4. How did Portia die?

5. What is Cinna's profession?

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