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

2. Why is Cassius's accusation against Brutus in the camp so shocking to Brutus?
(a) Brutus has only ever done good for Cassius.
(b) Cassius almost worshipped him the day before.
(c) Cassius does this in front of his men.
(d) Cassius seems to be drunk.

3. Why do Marc Antony and Brutus meet for a parley when they know it will not be successful?
(a) They have hope for peace.
(b) They want their men to think they want peace.
(c) It is customary.
(d) They need to stall the time of the battle as long as possible.

4. What news does Lucius bring Brutus from Cassius in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Cassius was polite, but cold.
(b) Casisus is making plans to join Brutus in his camp.
(c) Cassius was warm and welcoming.
(d) Cassius was a nervous wreck.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marc Antony do during his speech to make himself seem more approachable?

2. What happens to Cinna before the mob leaves him in Act 3, Scene 3?

3. What causes the mob to become so angry after Caesar's assassination?

4. Why do the people begin beating Cinna when they meet him on the road?

5. What does Marc Antony want to change in Caesar's will after conversing with Octavius?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where has Brutus set up his army camp?

2. Where is Cinna the poet heading when we first meet him in this play?

3. What does the mob do to Cinna the poet when they hear his name?

4. What does Brutus see when he is unable to sleep the night before the battle at Phillipi?

5. Why does the mob react so forcefully when they hear Cinna's name?

6. What does Marc Antony say about Brutus when he sees his dead body?

7. In Act 5, Scene 1, what does Octavius do when Marc Antony gives him orders for the upcoming battle?

8. In Act 4, Scene 2, what does Lucius tell Brutus about his meeting with Cassius?

9. What does the mob want to do to punish the conspirators who killed Caesar?

10. Who accompanies Lucius to Brutus' army camp?

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