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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these bad omens in Act 2, Scene 2 has Calpurnia NOT seen?
(a) A naked warrior.
(b) A lion giving birth in the streets.
(c) Dead emerging from their graves.
(d) Warriors fighting among the clouds.

2. What is Lucius's occupation?
(a) Brutus' servant.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A senator.
(d) A soldier.

3. What happens to Caesar as Cassius and Brutus have their private discussion during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He faints.
(b) He abdicates the throne.
(c) He has an epileptic fit.
(d) He is crowned king.

4. What does Brutus personally promise Rome while alone in his backyard?
(a) To do what is wanted by the people.
(b) To protect Caesar from harm.
(c) To follow his heart.
(d) To take Caesar out of power.

5. Who was Pompey before the civil war?
(a) A prominent senator.
(b) The leader of Egypt.
(c) Caesar's co-ruler.
(d) A soothsayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the person who is waiting for Caesar on the day of his assassination standing when he leaves his house?

2. What do Marullus and Flavius plan to do as they continue their march to the Capitol in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What are the conspirators going to do in Act 2, Scene 3 once they reach the Senate house after passing Artemidorus?

4. Why are these superstitions in Act 2, Scene 2 so odd to hear from Calpurnia?

5. What will happen to Brutus if his plan regarding the assassination fails?

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