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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Break up groups of praisers for Ceasar.
(b) Stay out of sight.
(c) Defend Pompey's honor.
(d) Hold prayer groups.

2. What does Brutus offer the people if they do not agree with what he did for Rome by assassinating Caesar?
(a) To be stripped of his title as a senator.
(b) To be banished.
(c) To serve the people as a slave.
(d) To be put to death.

3. What is Caesar's last warning of his impending doom on the day of his assassination?
(a) Brutus' warning.
(b) Calpurnia's dream.
(c) Artemidrous' letter.
(d) The priests' omens.

4. How does Cassius feel about the chaos in the city when he is talking to Casca in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) He loves it.
(b) He has not noticed it at all.
(c) It makes him nervous.
(d) He is angry about it.

5. What does Metellus ask of Caesar on the day of Caesar's assassination?
(a) For a day to be set apart to pay homage to Pompey.
(b) For a raise in pay for the Senators.
(c) For his brother's banishment to be revoked.
(d) For a public knowledge of the future war plans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Caesar want Antony to greet Calpurnia in a certain manner in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Who is most upset about the people's celebration of Caesar in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. How did Cassius once save Caesar?

4. How did Cassius tempt the Gods to strike him with lightening?

5. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the cobbler not working at the beginning of the play?

2. In Act 1, Scene 3, why is Cicero so unconcerned with the strange happenings in Rome?

3. What does Portia do to prove that she is strong enough to hear the cares and worries of her husband?

4. Why does Brutus refuse to swear an oath with the conspirators?

5. Why does Portia send Lucius to the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

6. Why are the people so happy to see Caesar reject the crown as Emperor of Rome?

7. What does Artemidorus do to try and warn Caesar about his impending assassination?

8. In Act 1, Scene 3, why is Caesar so surprised when more senators join Metullus's cause after Brutus has already been denied?

9. What does a soothsayer say to Caesar during the celebration in Act 1?

10. What does Brutus tell the crowd to look on as he addresses them after Caesar's assassination?

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