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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) Stay out of sight.
(b) Break up groups of praisers for Ceasar.
(c) Defend Pompey's honor.
(d) Hold prayer groups.

2. Why is the cobbler not working at the beginning of the play?
(a) He has injured himself and is unable to work.
(b) He completed all of his work.
(c) He is using that day for religious observance.
(d) He has given himself a holiday.

3. What is the last thing Brutus asks the crowd after Caesar's assassination?
(a) "Have I offended you?"
(b) "Can you follow me?"
(c) "Do you believe me?"
(d) "Am I understood?"

4. Who is the first person to warn Caesar of his assassination?
(a) Brutus.
(b) Artemidorus.
(c) A soothsayer.
(d) Calpurnia.

5. What does Marullus ask the people he stops in the street at the beginning of the play?
(a) Why they are not working.
(b) Where they are all going.
(c) What he should take to Ceasar as a tribute.
(d) How to find Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brutus say he does not want to kill Antony?

2. What about Cicero does Metellus think would add viability to their assassination plot?

3. Why does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be part of their conspiracy?

4. How many hills are in Rome?

5. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?

Short Essay Questions

1. What will happen to Brutus if his assassination plan fails?

2. What does Artemidorus say will happen if Caesar does not read his letter?

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 feel that killing Marc Antony is an unneeded part of their assassination plot?

5. What does Metellus ask of Caesar just before he is assassinated?

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

7. What is the only reason Brutus would want to hurt his friend, Caesar?

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

9. What does the crowd chant after Brutus offers himself up for crucifixion for the assassination of Caesar?

10. Why does Caesar decide to wait to read the letter from Artemidorus?

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