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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. Who does Marullus stop in the street at the beginning of the play?

2. What does Brutus say Caesar would have done to the people of Rome had he been allowed to live?

3. Why does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be part of their conspiracy?

4. Who is the only conspirator who is encouraging the plot to assassinate Caesar out of unselfish goals?

5. Who becomes the leader of the conspirators the day before the assassination?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has Caesar deemed worth of a celebration at the beginning of the play?

2. What will happen to Brutus if his assassination plan fails?

3. What does the crowd chant after Brutus offers himself up for crucifixion for the assassination of Caesar?

4. Why does Brutus refuse to swear an oath with the conspirators?

5. What is Artemidorus's occupation?

6. What is the only reason Brutus would want to hurt his friend, Caesar?

7. What does Artemidorus do to try and warn Caesar about his impending assassination?

8. Why is the cobbler not working at the beginning of the play?

9. What does Cassius do in Act 1, Scene 3 to get Brutus to join him in the conspiracy?

10. What does Caesar do when the conspirators come to his house to escort him to the Senate House on the day of his assassination?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this plot showed their dual natures. What are some of the instances of this duality of man, and how does it affect the people associated with it?

Essay Topic 2

Gender role differences are instrumental in this play. Identify instances where these gender roles are defined and discuss whether or not these roles influence the course of the play. Be sure to cite specific examples from the play to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

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

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