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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 Cassius do at the climax of his argument Brutus at Brutus's camp?
(a) Slaps Brutus across the face.
(b) Breaks down in tears.
(c) Bares his chest and asks Brutus to stab him.
(d) Spits on Brutus.

2. What does Brutus tell his men to do after he finds Cassius dead?
(a) Fight with vigor.
(b) Retreat.
(c) Honor their fallen leaders.
(d) Hold up their heads.

3. Who enters Rome as Marc Antony finishes his eulogy of Caesar?
(a) Brutus.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Octavius.
(d) Decius.

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

5. What does Lucilius offer a soldier who captures him to kill him?
(a) Blessings.
(b) Money.
(c) No harm.
(d) Honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Brutus not want to be compared to by committing suicide?

2. Where is Cinna walking when the mob finds him in Act 3, Scene 3?

3. Who tries to enter the tent to calm the fight between Cassius and Brutus?

4. Where is Marc Antony's army stationed in Act 5, Scene 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. In Act 5, Scene 3, what mistake does Brutus make in the battle?

7. Who accompanies Lucius to Brutus' army camp?

8. What does Brutus want the inactive legions to do?

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

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

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