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

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

3. What does Caesar tell Antony to do to his wife as he passes her in the street during his race at the celebration?
(a) Smile kindly upon her.
(b) Strike her with a goatskin thong.
(c) Bid her farewell.
(d) Speak kind words to her.

4. What does a soothsayer tell Caesar in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) "Kindness begets power and glory."
(b) "Your wife shall bear thee a son."
(c) "Honor to our great warrior."
(d) "Beware the Ides of March."

5. Why does Casca feel that Brutus needs to be part of their conspiracy?
(a) He is a diplomat and will calm hurt feelings.
(b) He is popular with the people.
(c) He is friends with Caesar.
(d) He is a wise man and will not act rashly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time do Cassius and Casca plan to go talk with Brutus after the first meeting of the conspirators?

2. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?

3. What is Casca so concerned about when he first meets Cicero in Act 1, Scene 3

4. What time do the conspirators plan to kill Caesar?

5. What does Caesar say about the signs Calpurnia has seen of impending doom?

(see the answer key)

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