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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. In Act 1, Scene 2, how does Brutus say he feels about honor?
(a) He feels honor is subjective and frail.
(b) He wants honor, but so much to kill for it.
(c) He loves honor more than he fears death.
(d) He hopes some honor will make his wife proud of him.

2. Where is the first meeting of conspirators held?
(a) The house of Cassius.
(b) A public square.
(c) The senate house.
(d) Pompey's amphitheatre.

3. Who does Cassius ask to deliver his false letters to Brutus?
(a) Cinna.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Casca.
(d) Cicero.

4. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?
(a) The Senate has a special gift for Caesar that day.
(b) The people are chanting his name in the streets.
(c) Marc Antony will be at the Senate House to protect him.
(d) The Senate will crown him king.

5. Why does Caesar tell Decius about Calpurnia's dream about his death?
(a) Decius pesters him with questions.
(b) He loves Decius.
(c) Decius seems concerned, and Caesar wants to calm his fears.
(d) Decius calls him a coward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the people used to honor before Caesar?

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

3. What job title does Flavius have at the beginning of the play?

4. When did Cicero last see an owl when he is talking to Casca?

5. Where is Caesar returning from in Act 1, Scene 1?

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