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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 does Marc Antony call Brutus during the parley that cuts most deeply to Brutus?
(a) A coward.
(b) A fool.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A liar.

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

3. Where is Cinna walking when the mob finds him in Act 3, Scene 3?
(a) To Caesar's funeral.
(b) To the Senate House.
(c) To the marketplace.
(d) To his house.

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

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) Bury it in peace.
(c) Place wreathes of flowers on it.
(d) Burn it at the holy place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Marc Antony designate to rule Gaul?

2. What does Antony say of Brutus when he sees he is dead?

3. What does Brutus do after he leaves Rome?

4. What do Marc Antony, Octavius and Lepidus form when they meet after Caesar's assassination?

5. What did Caesar leave to all the people of Rome in his Will?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Marc Antony tell Octavius he will most likely do with Lepidus once their countries are in good order?

3. What does Brutus say when Cassius accuses Brutus in Act 4, Scene 2 of wronging him?

4. What does Brutus ask Strato to do when Brutus sees that he cannot win the battle?

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

6. What happens to Cato and Lucius after Brutus urges his men to hold up their heads in Act 5, Scene 4?

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

8. What is the first thing Marc Antony and Octavius do when they meet together after Caesar's assassination?

9. In Act 4, Scene 4, why does Brutus say he was so easily angered by Cassius?

10. What does Titinius do when he sees the dead body of Cassius?

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