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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Cassius so surprised by what Popilus says to him as they enter the Senate House just before Caesar's assassination?
(a) Cassius thought Popilus was a supporter of Caesar.
(b) He thought Popilus would be more open.
(c) Cassius did not think Popilus knew about the conspiracy.
(d) Cassius thought Popilus was on Pompey's side.

2. What about Cicero does Metellus think would add viability to their assassination plot?
(a) His silver hairs.
(b) His great oratorical skills.
(c) His great respect.
(d) His compassionate nature.

3. Where does Octavius insist on taking his army when Brutus's army arrives?
(a) Along the southeast border of the battlefield.
(b) Up the right side of the battlefield.
(c) To the north of the battlefield.
(d) Up the left side of the battlefield.

4. Why was the wound Brutus gave Caesar the worst of them all?
(a) It was the last blow he would ever have on earth.
(b) He re-opened an old war wound.
(c) He plunged the deepest.
(d) He broke his heart.

5. How does Decius interpret Calpurnia's dream about Caesar's death?
(a) He will be a wellspring of life and love for the Senate.
(b) He will give new life and vitality to Rome.
(c) He will die when his mission has been fulfilled.
(d) His blood will renew Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the priests find in the sacrificed animal that make them tell Caesar to stay at home?

2. Who else has given Caesar a letter on the day of his assassination?

3. What does Marc Antony send Lepidus to fetch after he has told him his new plan in Act 4, Scene 1?

4. What do the men do when Cassius and Brutus begin a private discussion just after Cassius arrives at Brutus's camp?

5. How does Marc Antony feel about the chaos and confusion his speech causes?

(see the answer key)

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