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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Popilus say to Cassius as he enters the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?
(a) He regrets not taking part in the impending plot.
(b) He greets him kindly and pretends to not know the plot ahead.
(c) He urges him to reconsider.
(d) He wishes Cassius well in his endeavor.

2. What do the people do with Caesar's body after Marc Antony's eulogy?
(a) Burn it at the holy place.
(b) Bury it in peace.
(c) Place wreathes of flowers on it.
(d) Bring the holy men to cleanse the body.

3. What is Caesar celebrating in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His victory over Pompey.
(b) The feast of Lupercal.
(c) His throngs of loyal followers.
(d) His conquest in Rome.

4. Where is the person who is waiting for Caesar on the day of his assassination standing when he leaves his house?
(a) In the public town square.
(b) On a stack of wood.
(c) At the gate.
(d) In the street.

5. What does Brutus think power would do to his friend Caesar?
(a) Change him.
(b) Make him whole.
(c) Put him in danger.
(d) Drive him insane.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one person in this play who interprets a personal dream correctly?

2. Why does Caesar choose to put off reading his letter from Artemidorus?

3. What do the conspirators shout when Caesar is dead?

4. What does Portia do to prove she is strong enough to hear Brutus' secret?

5. Why does Antony want to meet with Brutus when he hears of Caesar's assassination?

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