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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. In Act 2, Scene 1, what does Brutus refuse to do when he joins the conspiracy?
(a) Plan the attack.
(b) Be a part of the murder.
(c) Swear an oath.
(d) Hold a knife.

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

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

4. What does Caesar do when the conspirators all come to escort him to the Senate House in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Prays with them.
(b) Offers them some dinner.
(c) Invites them in for wine.
(d) Thanks them for their friendship.

5. What does the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house say about virtue?
(a) The last shreds of virute in Rome will be destroyed that day.
(b) There will always be envious people trying to destroy it.
(c) Caesar is the last man alive who has it.
(d) It is a dead form.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of these does Cassius NOT call Caesar behind his back?

2. What about Cassius makes Caesar so uncomfortable during the celebration in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What will happen if Caesar does not pay attention to what the man waiting for Caeser to leave his house gives him?

4. Who does Marullus stop in the street at the beginning of the play?

5. What does Decius say that immediately changes Caesar's decision about staying home the day of his assassination?

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