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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 Brutus beg Cassius to not do when he arrives at Brutus's camp?
(a) Quarrel in front of the men.
(b) Question his loyalty.
(c) Allow himself to grow weak before the battle.
(d) Lose hope.

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

3. What does Brutus say about Caesar when he sees Cassius is dead?
(a) He was an evil spirit haunting them.
(b) He is there with him now.
(c) He cursed them.
(d) He is mighty in death.

4. How does Octavius feel about Lepidus as a person?
(a) He trusts him completely.
(b) He dislikes him.
(c) He thinks he is a good man and a seasoned soldier.
(d) He is jealous of him.

5. Who does Brutus not want to be compared to by committing suicide?
(a) Calpurnia.
(b) Portia.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Cato.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lucilius tell the soldier he is when he is captured?

2. Why does Brutus send a certain message to his legions during the battle against Marc Antony?

3. What does Brutus tell his hidden legions to do during the battle against Marc Antony?

4. Why does Brutus plan to kill himself if his army begins to falter?

5. What is Cinna's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who accompanies Lucius to Brutus' army camp?

2. What does Lucius tell the men who captured him?

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

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

5. Where has Brutus set up his army camp?

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

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

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

9. What do Brutus and Cassius do just before the battle begins in Act 5, Scene 1?

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

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