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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 enters Rome as Marc Antony finishes his eulogy of Caesar?

2. What does Marc Antony call Brutus during the parley that cuts most deeply to Brutus?

3. Who tries to enter the tent to calm the fight between Cassius and Brutus?

4. What does Brutus say about Caesar when he sees Cassius is dead?

5. What did Brutus do to wrong Cassius in Act 4, Scene 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where has Brutus set up his army camp?

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

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

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

5. Where is Cinna the poet heading when we first meet him in this play?

6. Who accompanies Lucius to Brutus' army camp?

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

8. What does Titinius do when he sees the dead body of Cassius?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power was a major theme of this play. Where did this theme manifest itself, and what characters were most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

Honor is a very important theme in this play. How did this thirst for honor influence the actions of the main characters?

Essay Topic 3

Jealousy was a constant companion of certain characters in this play. Who were the characters plagued with jealousy, and how did this affect their actions?

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