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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Portia do to prove she is strong enough to hear Brutus' secret?
(a) Tells Brutus an evil secret of her own.
(b) Swears an oath.
(c) Cuts her finger.
(d) Stabs herself in the leg.

2. Who did the people used to honor before Caesar?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Marc Antony.
(d) Flavius.

3. What does Calpurnia say that eventually convinces Caesar to stay at home in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) The crown will fit more comfortably on a day not laden with omens.
(b) He can use her worries as an excuse.
(c) The Senate will be more convinced that he is not a tyrant if he stays home.
(d) Antony can tell the Senate that Caesar is ill.

4. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?
(a) Midnight.
(b) Twilight.
(c) Noon.
(d) Early Morning.

5. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Hold prayer groups.
(b) Stay out of sight.
(c) Break up groups of praisers for Ceasar.
(d) Defend Pompey's honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?

2. What does Caesar do when the conspirators all come to escort him to the Senate House in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What does Brutus think power would do to his friend Caesar?

4. What does Caesar say would make him a coward after Calpurnia tells him her worries in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What was Calpurnia's dream about Caesar the night before his assassination?

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