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

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

3. What does Brutus think power would do to his friend Caesar?
(a) Change him.
(b) Make him whole.
(c) Put him in danger.
(d) Drive him insane.

4. What does Brutus compare Caesar to as he contemplates Caesar while alone in his garden?
(a) A young eagle hatchling.
(b) A rooster in the hen house.
(c) A serpent in an egg.
(d) A mad dog on a chain.

5. Where is the person who is waiting for Caesar on the day of his assassination standing when he leaves his house?
(a) In the street.
(b) In the public town square.
(c) On a stack of wood.
(d) At the gate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cicero talk to Casca when they first appear in the play?

2. Who enters Act 2, Scene 4 just as Lucius leaves for the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

3. What does Portia hope will happen at the Senate House on the day of Caesar's assassination?

4. What does the man waiting for Caesar to leave his house give him on the day of his assassination?

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

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