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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cassius do at the climax of his argument Brutus at Brutus's camp?
(a) Breaks down in tears.
(b) Slaps Brutus across the face.
(c) Bares his chest and asks Brutus to stab him.
(d) Spits on Brutus.

2. Why does Brutus plan to kill himself if his army begins to falter?
(a) His wife is dead and he wants to be with her.
(b) He would be ashamed to live when others have died.
(c) He loves honor more than his life.
(d) It will kill his guilt over killing Caesar.

3. What is the name of Brutus' most trusted servant?
(a) Artemidorus.
(b) Pndarius.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Cinna.

4. Which of these is NOT a bad omen that Cassius sees the morning before his battle with Marc Antony?
(a) Snakes in the water.
(b) Kites flying overhead.
(c) Crows in formation.
(d) Ravens flying.

5. What news does Lucius bring Brutus from Cassius in Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Casisus is making plans to join Brutus in his camp.
(b) Cassius was a nervous wreck.
(c) Cassius was polite, but cold.
(d) Cassius was warm and welcoming.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the play, what does Octavius claim he will do to all of the men in Brutus's service?

2. Where is Marc Antony's army stationed in Act 5, Scene 1?

3. What do the leaders do during the parley before the battle in Act 5, Scene 1 begins?

4. Why does Pindarus tell Cassius in Act 5, Scene 3 to get as far away from the battle as possible?

5. Why does Cassius kill himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 5, Scene 1, what does Octavius do when Marc Antony gives him orders for the upcoming battle?

2. Why does Marc Antony want to get a hold of Caesar's Will?

3. Who accompanies Lucius to Brutus' army camp?

4. What does Marc Antony tell Octavius he will most likely do with Lepidus once their countries are in good order?

5. In Act 5, Scene 3, what mistake does Brutus make in the battle?

6. Where is Cinna the poet heading when we first meet him in this play?

7. Why does the mob react so forcefully when they hear Cinna's name?

8. What does Brutus say when Cassius accuses Brutus in Act 4, Scene 2 of wronging him?

9. What does Brutus want the inactive legions to do?

10. What does the mob do to Cinna the poet when they hear his name?

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