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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. What does Marc Antony say he is doing when he first addresses the crowd after Caesar's assassination?

2. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?

3. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What will happen to Brutus if his plan regarding the assassination fails?

5. Why does Caesar tell Decius about Calpurnia's dream about his death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does a soothsayer say to Caesar during the celebration in Act 1?

3. Why does Caesar want Antony to strike his wife with a thong of goatskin?

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

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. Why are the people so happy to see Caesar reject the crown as Emperor of Rome?

7. What is Artemidorus's occupation?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the Roman view of women differ from the view of women in our society, and how does this perspective of femininity influence the characters in the play?

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

There are many superstitious beliefs highlighted in this play. What are some of these superstitions, and how did they alter the course of the plot?

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