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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 accuse Cassius of after Cassius has explained in Act 4, Scene 3 how Brutus wronged him?
(a) Caring too much for power and praise.
(b) Having a weak constitution.
(c) Having an itchy palm when it comes to money.
(d) Having a fickle spirit.

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

3. What does Brutus tell Cassius he never does when Cassius arrives at his camp?
(a) Wrongs his enemies - much less his friends.
(b) Tell falsehoods.
(c) Grows weary of the truth and right.
(d) Weakens his regard for the Republic.

4. What do Marc Antony, Octavius and Lepidus form when they meet after Caesar's assassination?
(a) A triumvirate.
(b) A band of brothers.
(c) A sacred oath.
(d) A three-man government.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brutus beg Cassius to not do when he arrives at Brutus's camp?

2. How did Portia die?

3. Why do Marc Antony and Brutus meet for a parley when they know it will not be successful?

4. How does Octavius feel about Lepidus as a person?

5. What does Cassius do at the climax of his argument Brutus at Brutus's camp?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where has Brutus set up his army camp?

4. Who does Brutus send to get the inactive legions into motion?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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