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Table of Contents
Workbook Summary :
PLOT DEVELOPMENT-CAESAR DIES
Rome-in front of the Capitol.
The scene takes place outside the Capitol. There is a crowd of people in the street leading to the Capitol, among them are Artemidorus and the soothsayer, both of whom try their best to warm Caesar about the plot to kill him.
The mighty Caesar arrives at the Capitol accompanied by Antony, Lepidus and the conspirators. Trumpets sound and just as Caesar approaches, he sees the soothsayer. Tauntingly, he reminds him that it is ‘The Ides of March’ today. The soothsayer replies that it indeed is the Ides of March today but the day is not yet over. (his prophecy comes true for Caesar is murdered within a short time)
Then Artemidorus comes forward and urges Caesar to read his suit written on a piece of paper, but Decius quickly steps ahead to present Trebonius’ suit just to keep Artemidorus away from Caesar. Seeing that his chance of warning Caesar against the conspirators is getting ruined, Artemidorus desperately calls out to Caesar to read his petition since it concerns him personally, but the irritated Caesar arrogantly tells him that whatever concerns him personally will be attended to last. Now Cassius quickly steps in and diplomatically advises Artemidorus to present his petition in the Senate House instead. Thus, we see that Caesar is destined to die for in spite of the soothsayer, Calpurnia and then Artemidorus trying to warn him, he ignores them. Indeed, one of three sisters of Fate, Atropos, is waiting to cut his thread of life and hence, nothing can save him.
Caesar leaves without reading the paper. Tension and suspense build up as Trebonius cleverly leads Antony away as planned, leaving the unsuspecting Caesar to the mercy of the conspirators. Caesar enters alone and sits down on the gilded chair. The conspiracy unfolds. Metellus Cimber approaches Caesar proffering a plea on bended knees that he should annul the sentence of banishing his brother, Caesar shows his disgust and in a determined manner refuses to alter his decision, declaring that Publius had been banished for valid reasons and that ‘he’ Caesar is “constant as the Northern Star”. The other conspirators thronging around add their voices to his appeal and move closer to Caesar. When Caesar rejects his plea, Cimber rips the toga from Caesar’s shoulders and Casca who has been circling behind strikes his first dagger blow at the back of Caesar’s neck. Others follow suit and each of the conspirators begins to stab Caesar and it is when Brutus delivers the blow of the sword which is the last one, Caesar does not resist any more. Crying, ‘Et tu Brute, then fall Caesar’. He falls at the foot of his great enemy Pompey’s statue and dies.
There is utter chaos and confusion and the citizens run about the streets crying out while Cinna tells them to shout “Liberty! Freedom! Tyranny is dead!” Brutus tries to reassure and address the senators but they are too terrified to hear him. Antony in a fit of shock and amazement flees to his house and sends his servant to find out the reason why Caesar deserved to die. From the moment the servant sent by the clever Antony, enters the scene the cause of the conspirators is doomed.
Brutus vouches for Antony’s safety. Antony appears soon after overcome with grief and lamentations. Brutus reassures Antony that no harm is meant for him and he will explain in detail why Caesar was killed once he has calmed the crowd. Antony extends his hand of friendship to all the conspirators and requests Brutus to give him permission to speak in Caesar’s funeral. Cassius is alarmed, but Brutus overrules Cassius and this is the greatest blunder Brutus makes of allowing Antony to speak in Caesar’s funeral. He lays certain conditions before Antony that the latter will speak only after Brutus’ speech, Antony in no way will blame the conspirators, but, can speak all good of Caesar. Moreover, before he speaks he must tell the crowd that he speaks with the permission of all the conspirators. Last of all, he must speak from the same platform as Brutus.
Antony accepts all the conditions and the conspirators leave the scene. When left alone, Antony, grieves over the body of Caesar and asks Caesar’s body to forgive him for extending his hand of friendship to all the conspirators who so brutally have killed him. In an extreme state of emotion, Antony prophesies that a curse will fall upon the limbs of men and domestic fury and fierce civil strife shall cumber all the parts of Italy. A servant of Octavius Caesar comes with the news that his master is approaching Rome. Antony sends a message that Octavius should wait a while as Rome is not a safe place for him. Antony requests the servant to help him carry Caesar’s body to the marketplace.
Workbook MCQs :
1. Among the crowd in the street leading to the Capitol are:
a. Artemidorus and the soothsayer
b. Artemidorus and Caesar
c. Brutus and Caesar
d. The soothsayer and Antony
Answer:- a. Artemidorus and the soothsayer
2. Whom does the mighty Caesar arrive with?
a. Mark Antony
b. Cassius
c. Casca and Cassius
d. Antony, Lepidus and all the conspirators
Answer:- d. Antony, Lepidus and all the conspirators
3. Upon seeing the soothsayer Caesar tauntingly remarks that the Ides of March are come to which the soothsayer replies
a. aye, Caesar, that is true
b. aye Caesar but not gone
c. aye Caesar and will soon be over
d. aye Caesar and you will soon be murdered
Answer:- b. aye Caesar but not gone
4. Which of the following answers is NOT true: When Artemidorus for the second time insists that Caesar read his letter first since it concerns him personally, Caesar arrogantly says
a. what touches us ourself shall be first served
b. the Ides of March are come.
c. what touches us ourself shall be last served
d. give way
Answer:- c. what touches us ourself shall be last served
5. While the unsuspecting Caesar is getting ready to start the business of the day what are the conspirators getting ready for?
a. not ready to do so
b. hatching a plot to stab Antony
c. getting ready to stab him to death
d. getting very excited
Answer:- c. getting ready to stab him to death
6. Why does Caesar tell Metellus Cimber to stop his dog-like flattery and fawning?
a. his brother does not want to come back to Rome
b. his brother has been banished by a legal decision which cannot be changed
c. he is looking foolish in his eyes
d. Caesar wants to get on with other important matters
Answer:- b. his brother has been banished by a legal decision which cannot be changed
7. Although the real Julius Caesar was a thorough gentleman, Shakespeare presents Caesar to be arrogant due to
a. his strong dislike for Caesar
b. doing so for fun to keep the audience entertained
c. dramatic needs to keep the audience’s interest and that his murder is justified
d. his wish to distort history and mislead his audience
Answer:- c. dramatic needs to keep the audience’s interest and that his murder is justified
8. Why does Caesar compare himself to the Pole Star?
a. it keeps its place firm and never changes, just like him
b. it shines the brightest of all the stars, just like him
c. it helps sailors and navigators
d. he likes to imagine himself as a star
Answer:- a. it keeps its place firm and never changes, just like him
9. How did the expression ‘stab in the back’ come about?
a. due to Casca stabbing the unsuspecting Caesar in the neck from behind which is a cowardly act
b. due to Brutus pleading for Metellus Cimber’s brother
c. because of all the conspirators stabbing Caesar together
d. by Casca being stabbed in the neck by the other conspirators
Answer:- a. due to Casca stabbing the unsuspecting Caesar in the neck from behind which is a cowardly act
10. Maybe, Caesar’s assassination would have been prevented had
1. he not acted so arrogantly and read the warning letter of Artemidorus
2. the conspirators got scared of committing such a ghastly act
3. Brutus’ conscience worried him before the stabbing began
4. he listened to Calpurnia and stayed at home.
a. 1 and 4
b. 2 and 3
c. 1 and 2
d. 2 and 4
Answer:- a. 1 and 4
11. Through his servant, Antony asks Brutus to grant him
a. the assurance that Caesar would be given a state funeral
b. the assurance that the will of Caesar be given to him
c. permission to leave Rome safely so that his life is spared
d. assurance that he would not be harmed and to give him the reason for Caesar’s assassination
Answer:- d. assurance that he would not be harmed and to give him the reason for Caesar’s assassination
12. What is the significance of Antony’s servant coming to the conspirators ?
a. it is the turning point of the entire play and marks the entry of the shrewd and cunning Antony to seek revenge
b. to introduce Mark Antony to the audience
c. to introduce him to the audience so that they get to know what is to transpire
d. to introduce himself to the conspirators in order to stay in their good books
Answer:- a. it is the turning point of the entire play and marks the entry of the shrewd and cunning Antony to seek revenge
13. One proof that Cassius is a better politician than Brutus is when he
a. also welcomes the idea of allowing Antony to come and become their friend
b. tells Brutus that he fears Antony and that his doubts generally come true
c. goes and personally escorts Antony to Brutus
d. begins to trust Antony as a friend, just like the idealistic Brutus
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14. What is Cassius referring to by ‘lofty scene’?
a. the act of killing Caesar which Cassius regards as a noble deed in order to save democracy
b. the ceremony of waving their daggers in the air
c. when Caesar had referred to Mt. Olympus
d. when Casca had struck Caesar
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15. The act of the washing of their hands in Caesar’s blood seems to be a fulfilment of
a. what Shakespeare wanted to portray
b. Calpurnia’s terrible dream in the previous act
c. the audience watching the play
d. the rituals that prevailed at that time.
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16. When is the idealistic Brutus touched and impressed by the cunning Antony?
a. when he openly displays his sorrow over the dead body of Caesar in full view of all the conspirators
b. when he requests each of the conspirators to let him be a part of them
c. when Antony sends his servant to speak with the conspirators in a polite manner
d. when Antony demands that he be allowed to speak at Caesar’s funeral
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17. One of the conditions on which Antony is allowed to speak at Caesar’s funeral is…………
a. he will only speak badly of the dead Caesar
b. he will only speak after Brutus has spoken
c. he will blame Caesar
d. he will give full support to the conspirators
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18. Why is Cassius against allowing Mark Antony giving a funeral speech?
a. he does not know what he will say and how it would influence the people
b. he is not a good orator so may not get the attention of the people
c. he is too soft hearted and may break down
d. he may not speak the truth
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19. One proof of Mark Antony’s deep devotion and loyalty towards his general, Julius Caesar is that
a. he makes sure to avenge Caesar’s horrible murder and bring about the doom of the conspirators
b. he sees to it that each of the conspirators is murdered
c. he burns down each of their houses
d. he gets them arrested and thrown into prison
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20. Once all the conspirators leave and he is left alone, what does Mark Antony do?
a. quickly leaves the scene in order to plan his course of action
b. grieves over the body of the slain Caesar and asks him to forgive him for extending his hand of friendship towards them
c. silently weeps over the dead body of his dear Caesar
d. he is in a daze for he is still in shock over Caesar’s ghastly murder
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Workbook Questions :
Question No: 1
CAESAR (to the soothsayer) The Ides of March are come
Soothsayer – Ay Caesar, but not gone
ARTEMIDORUS – Hail Caesar! Read this schedule.
DECIUS – Trebonius doth desire you to o’er read,
At your best leisure, this his humble suit
1. What does Caesar answer to the people who want him to read their suit? Who does Caesar get annoyed with? Why?
Answer:- Caesar gives no answer but in his place Cassius asks them not to urge their petitions in the street but come to the senate house. Caesar gets angry with Artemidorus because he insists that his letter should be read first because it concerns him.
2. What does Popilus say to Cassius? Why does Cassius get tensed up? What does he instruct Casca to do?
Answer:- Popilus wishes Cassius success in his enterprise. Cassius gets tensed up because of his guilty consciousness. He fears if Popilus knows about his plot. He instructs Casca to be quick in striking their blows to murder Caesar.
3. What makes Brutus tell Cassius to be calm?
Answer:- Cassius feels disturbed when Popilus wishes him success in his enterprise. He fears lest their plans may be discovered. But Brutus calms him down. He tells Cassius that Popilus is not speaking to Caesar about them or their plan.
4. Who takes Antony out of the way? Why? What is Metellus Cimber’ suit to Caesar?
Answer:- Trebonius draws Mark Antony out of the way of Caesar. He does so to help the conspirators in their plan to murder Caesar. Metellus Cimber’s suit to Caesar is that his banished brother should be called back.
5. State three instances to show Caesar’s high handedness in not granting Metellus Cimber’s suit.
Answer:- The following things show Caesar’s high handedness.
1. Metellus Cimber kneels before him but Caesar calls it his humility to melt his heart.
2.Caesar asks him not to behave foolishly.
3. He says that sweet words, servile low stooping, (he calls it dog like flattery) cannot melt his heart.Nothing can persuade him to change the sentence.
Question No: 2
METALLUS – Is there no voice more worthy than my own
To sound more sweetly in great Caesar’s ear
For ……………………………………………… ?
1. In what position is Metallus before Caesar? Who is he pleading for? What is his request to Caesar? Is he really sincere about this request? Why?
Answer:- Metellus Cimber is in the capacity of a petitioner. He is pleading for his brother. He is pleading for repealing the banishment of his brother Publius Cimber. No he is not sincere about his request. He knows that Caesar will not change the decision taken by the court.
2. Why does Caesar not permit Metallus to kneel before him? What four things according to Caesar melt foolish people? Why is he not like these fools?
Answer:- Because Caesar knows that these stoopings, bows and salutations have no effect on him. He is firm in his decision. These things melt foolish people — servile low stooping, sweet words, dog like flattery and fawning submissiveness. Caesar is not like these fools because he does no wrong and he cannot be persuaded to change his sentence.
3. What reason does Caesar give Metallus that tells us that he will go by the law of the land? What does Caesar threaten Metallus with if he keeps on kneeling and begging?
Answer:- Caesar tells Metellus that his brother was banished according to the rule of the state. He, as an individual cannot change the law of the land. Caesar threatens him that if he goes on kneeling, he will kick him out of his way.
4. Complete the last line of the quotation given above.
Answer:- “For the repealing of my banish’d brother.”
5. Who responds to Metallus’ request? What does he tell Caesar?
Answer:- Brutus responds to the request of Metallus. He requests Caesar that Publius Cimber may immediately have freedom. He should be allowed to come back.
Question No: 3
CAESAR – What, Brutus!
CASSIUS – Pardon, Caesar; Caesar, pardon;
as low as thy foot doth Cassius fall,
To beg enfranchisement for Publius Cimber.
CAESAR – I could be well moved, if I were as you;
If I could pray to move, prayers would move me:
But I am constant as the
1. What request has Brutus made to make Caesar exclaim ‘What, Brutus!? Why is Caesar shocked at Brutus’ request?
Answer:- Brutus has requested Caesar to immediately repeal the banishment of Publius Cimber. It has shocked Caesar because it is an unjust demand made by an honest leader like Brutus.
2. What appeal does Cassius make after Brutus? How is his behaviour here unlike him?
Answer:- After Brutus, Cassius also makes the same request to Caesar. His words “Even at your feet does Cassius fall,” are very much unlike Cassius. The words show that Cassius is behaving like a perfect actor.
3. What reply does Caesar give Cassius? Between Brutus and Cassius, who does Caesar like better?
Answer:- Caesar says that if he could be easily persuaded like him (Cassius), he would have been moved by prayers. But he is unlike him.
Between Brutus and Cassius, Caesar likes Brutus better.
4. What does Caesar compare himself to in the blanks in the extract? Mention two qualities of this object. How does he compare himself to the object? (henceforth name the object in your answer)
Answer:- He compares himself to the Pole star. The pole star has no equal in the sky. It has constancy, it holds its position unchangingly. Caesar compares himself to the pole star because like this star he is constant, firm and unchangeable in his position.
5. What is the purpose of Caesar comparing himself with this object?
Answer:- Caesar’s purpose is to emphasize his firmness, determination and constancy. He is unique like the pole star.
Question No: 4
CASCA – Speak hands for me!
1. Who is Casca? What duty has he been given? By whom?
Answer:- Casca is one of the conspirators devoted to Cassius. He has been given the duty to stab Caesar in the back. This duty is assigned by Cassius.
2. What does Casca do to make his ‘hands speak’? Why do you think it is a cowardly act?
Answer:- He stabs Caesar from behind in the neck. It is a cowardly act because a brave person always attacks his enemy from the front.
3. Who strikes Caesar last? What is his relationship with Caesar? What does Caesar cry out? What is the significance of his last words?
Answer:- Brutus strikes Caesar last of all. He is the best, most loved and trusted friend of Caesar. When he does this Caesar cries, “Et tu, Brute ! Then fall, Caesar” The last words signify that when the most trusted and dependable friend wants to kill Caesar, he must die.
4. Where does Caesar fall? Explain the irony of where he lay dead. How does Caesar’s assassination affect the story line of the play?
Answer:- Caesar falls at the foot of his great enemy Pompey’s statue. The irony lies in the fact that Caesar lies dead at the foot of his enemy’s statue, whom he had defeated and killed. Caesar’s murder is a turning point in the story. Instigated by Antony the people of Rome rise in revolt, chase the conspirators and burn down their houses.
5. How do Cinna, and Cassius react immediately after they have stabbed Caesar to death? How does Brutus try to appease the people? How does he show that he has performed an honourable act? What does it tell us about Brutus?
Answer:- They go to the public platform in the marketplace and proclaim from there that they have gained liberty from the tyrannical rule of Caesar. Brutus tries to assure the people not to run away due to fear. He says Caesar has paid the price for his high ambition. He has been sacrificed at the altar of liberty. It tells us that Brutus was not a malicious person but a noble misguided person.
Question No: 5
BRUTUS- Stoop Romans, stoop,
And let us bathe our hands in Caesar’s blood up to the
elbow and besmear our swords:
Then……
1. What have Brutus and Cassius just spoken about being Caesar’s friends before Brutus says the above lines? Is it meant to be taken seriously? Why do you think so?
Answer:- They have said that they are Caesar’s friends because they have shortened his period of fearing death. No, it is not to be taken seriously because they are only trying to console their guilt consciousness.
2. How does Brutus feel about this act of washing their hands with Caesar’s blood? Was it a murder in his eyes? Why? How does this act seem to be a fulfilment of Calpurnia’s dream?
Answer:- Brutus feels that by washing their hands in Caesar’s blood they achieved freedom from tyranny. There will be peace and liberty. It was an act of sacrifice and not murder in his eyes. It seems to be fulfilment of Calpurnia’s dream because she had seen healthy Romans, smiling and washing their hands in blood pouring from Caesar’s statue.
3. Complete the lines spoken by Brutus in the extract given above.
Answer:- “Then walk we forth, even to the market-place.”
4. What does Cassius have to say about how Caesar’s assassination will be viewed in future? How does Brutus support what Cassius has said? Write the answer in your own words.
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5. What does Cassius say that the conspirators will be called?
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What error of judgement does this group make as it brags about having killed Caesar?
Answer:- Members of this group make a serious mistake. They did not anticipate that the mob acts on emotions and not reason.
Question No: 6
Soft! Who comes here?
1. Who spoke these words? Name any two other persons present here.
Answer:- Brutus spoke these words. Decius, Brutus and Cassius were present there.
2. Give another word for ‘soft’. Who is it who has come here? On whose behalf has this person come here?
Answer:- Another word for ‘soft’ is ‘stop’. A friend of Antony has come here. He has come here on behalf of Antony.
3. What four adjectives does the person use for the speaker? Do you think that these four adjectives are justified? Why?
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4. What two requests does the person make? What is the behaviour of this person towards the speaker?
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5. What does the speaker assure this person? Why do you think the speaker’s assurance is the turning point of the play? What does the person say before leaving?
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Question No: 7
ANTONY – O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low?
Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils,
Shrunk to this little measure? Fare thee well.
1. What does Antony wish for? Why does he make such a wish?
Answer:- Antony wishes that if he is to be killed this is the proper time for his death. His dead body should lie beside the body of Caesar. He makes such a wish because he finds this place besides his friend Caesar to be fit for his death.
2. What reason does Brutus give for not granting Antony’s wish? How does he justify to Antony the reason for murdering Caesar?
Answer:- In reply to Antony’s wish to be killed by them Brutus says his wish can’t be granted. They appear to be butchers but they are not murderers. They are pitiful. They have killed Caesar for the good of Rome.
3. How does Brutus try to convince Antony that they have no ill will towards him? What does Antony do to extend his hand of friendship towards the conspirators? What is Antony’s ulteri motive in doing so? Is Antony really a ‘coward’ who stands on such slippery ground?
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4. What does Antony compare Caesar and the conspirators to? How does Antony win the confidence of the conspirators?
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5. What request does Antony make? Who objects to his request? Was the person who objected sound in his judgement of Antony? How?
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Question No: 8
ANTONY – O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth,
That I am meek and gentle with these butchers!
Thou art the ruins of the noblest man
That ever lived in tide of times.
1. Why does Antony refer to Caesar’s body ‘thou bleeding piece of earth? Who does he call’ butchers’ ?
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2. When, why and how had Antony been meek and gentle with these butchers? What trait of Antony’s character do you assess by this action?
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3. What does Antony prophesy on the wounds of Caesar? Who will roam about to take revenge? Does Antony’s prophecy come true? How?
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4. Who enters after Antony soliloquy’s? What news does the person bring?
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5. What does Antony tell the person to convey to the person who has sent him? What two things does Antony request from the person to do at the end of the scene?
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