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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brutus plan to kill himself if his army begins to falter?

2. What does Brutus do after the climax of his argument with Cassius?

3. Where is Cinna walking when the mob finds him in Act 3, Scene 3?

4. What does Marc Antony say when Lucilius is brought before him in Act 5, Scene 4?

5. Why do Marc Antony and Brutus meet for a parley when they know it will not be successful?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Brutus see when he is unable to sleep the night before the battle at Phillipi?

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

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

4. What does Marc Antony say about Brutus when he sees his dead body?

5. What do Brutus and Cassius do just before the battle begins in Act 5, Scene 1?

6. Who does Brutus send to get the inactive legions into motion?

7. What happens to Cato and Lucius after Brutus urges his men to hold up their heads in Act 5, Scene 4?

8. Where has Brutus set up his army camp?

9. Who accompanies Lucius to Brutus' army camp?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Justice and mercy are two themes prevalent throughout this play. What are some of the places where these themes are present, and how do they work together to affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the attributes that make a true leader? Who are the true leaders in this play, and how does their leadership influence the characters around them?

Essay Topic 3

Marc Antony endures a crisis before the end of the play. What lessons does Marc Antony learn through these experiences and how could he have learned these lessons without causing so much grief?

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