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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 2, who/what does Brutus say he loved more than Caesar?

2. Why was the wound Brutus gave Caesar the worst of them all?

3. What does Portia do in Act 2, Scene 4, on the day of Caesar's assassination?

4. What was the crowd's response to the last question Brutus asks after Caesar's assassination?

5. What is the last thing Brutus asks the crowd after Caesar's assassination?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lucius find in Brutus' study that convinces Brutus to join the conspiracy?

2. According to Marullus, who did the people used to honor before Caesar won their hearts?

3. What does Caesar have done first thing on the morning of his assassination day?

4. Why does Brutus say he will not be running in the race during the celebration?

5. Why does Calpurnia disagree with Caesar's statement that all the bad omens she has seen could be meant for anyone in Rome?

6. Who does Portia go to for news about the events at the Senate House in Act 2, Scene 4?

7. What does Marc Antony read to the crowd in Act 3, Scene 2 that turns them all against Brutus and the conspirators?

8. Why does Brutus feel that killing Marc Antony is an unneeded part of their assassination plot?

9. Why does Portia send Lucius to the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

10. What does Brutus tell the crowd to look on as he addresses them after Caesar's assassination?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the play and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the attributes that make a true leader? Who are the true leaders in this play, and how does their leadership influence the characters around them?

Essay Topic 3

Justice and mercy are two themes prevalent throughout this play. What are some of the places where these themes are present, and how do they work together to affect the characters involved in those scenes?

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