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Table of Contents
Workbook Summary :
PLOT DEVELOPMENT – THE TRIUMVIRATE MEETS
A house in Rome
After quite a lapse of time Mark Antony, Octavius and Lepidus, who after Caesar’s death, are now the new regime or the Second Triumvirate(i.e. a joint rule or a union of three men in one government with Antony being the most powerful of the three) are seated around a table in a room in Rome. They are discussing a list of all those who are marked to die and are purging Rome of all those who were instrumental in Caesar’s death. The list also includes Antony’s nephew and Lepidus’ brother.
Mark Antony sends Lepidus to Caesar’s house to fetch the will so that they can discuss how to cut down the payment of some part of the will, which was bequeathed to the citizens of Rome, so as to raise funds for the army. While Lepidus is away, Antony criticises Lepidus to be a slight unmeritable man and a barren spirited fellow, lacking originality and who does not deserve to have an equal share of the triumvirate. The young Octavius disagrees and reminds him that Lepidus already is an equal partner since he has had a say in the list of all those who are condemned to be killed.
Antony tells him that he intends to use him as an errand boy, to take the blame for some of their unpopular decisions and later discard him. Lepidus once again disagrees with the senior Antony and tells him that he has underestimated the worth of Lepidus who is an experienced and brave soldier. Antony however feels that Lepidus is a mere follower and imitator and degrades him further by comparing him to an ‘ass’ and his ‘war horse and is bent on discarding him as soon as he has served his purpose.
Antony informs Octavius that Brutus and Cassius are raising an army and so they must engage in battle at once as they are surrounded by enemies. The two men resolve to combine their forces and defeat the conspirators.
Workbook MCQs :
1. The three triumvirs who are seated at a table are
a. Antony, Octavius and Lepidus
b. Cassius, Brutus and Lucilius
c. Cicero, Publius and Casca
d. The high priests
Answer:- a. Antony, Octavius and Lepidus
2. Lepidus is sent on an errand to
a. fetch Caesar’s will
b. find out who are levying powers
c. find out who is prick’d to die
d. search for Brutus and Cassius
Answer:- a. fetch Caesar’s wil
3. The meaning of proscription is
a. an official list of those who are to be killed
b. list of those who will rule Rome
c. list of honourable men of Rome
d. list of powerful Romans
Answer:- a. an official list of those who are to be killed
4. According to Octavius, Lepidus is
a. a useless man
b. a tried and valiant soldier
c. unfit to be a part of the triumvirate
d. an inexperienced soldier
Answer:- b. a tried and valiant soldier
5. Antony considers Lepidus to be
a. a barren spirited fellow
b. one who feeds on objects, arts and imitations
c. a property
d. a useless person
Answer:- a. a barren spirited fellow
6. What change is Antony going to make in the will of Caesar?
a. Antony is going to cut off some charges in legacies
b. make a false will
c. give more money to the common people
d. bequeathe all the money to himself
Answer:- a. Antony is going to cut off some charges in legacies
7. The second Triumvirate consists of.
a. Antony, Octavius and Lepidus
b. Brutus, Cassius and Lepidus
c. Brutus, Cassius and Octavius
d. Antony, Octavius and Cassius
Answer:- a. Antony, Octavius and Lepidus
8. ‘Black sentence’ meant
a. sentence of death and exile
b. voting for the wrong candidate
c. reduce expenses
d. condemning the offender with a black mark
Answer:- a. sentence of death and exile
9. Antony refers to the death of whose brother.
a. Lepidus’
b. Brutus’
c. Cassius
d. Octavius’
Answer:- a. Lepidus’
10. Antony compares Lepidus to
a. a horse and an ass
b. Mount Olympus
c. a bear tied to a stake
d. asly fox
Answer:- a. a horse and an ass
11. According to Antony Lepidus’ movements are controlled by ………….
a. his own intelligence
b. Antony himself
c. Antony and Octavius
d. the citizens of Rome
Answer:- b. Antony himself
12. Antony considers Lepidus to be
a. a fellow citizen
b. just a property
c. an honest citizen
d. a good soldier
Answer:- b. just a property
13. Antony brings news that powers are being levied by
a. Brutus and Cassius
b. The people residing in Sardis
c. the citizens of Rome
d. the people residing in Philippi
Answer:- a. Brutus and Cassius
14. Antony fears that.
a. people who smile have millions of mischief in their hearts
b. people who do not smile have mischief in their hearts
c. they are fighting a losing battle
d. they are surrounded by dogs
Answer:- a. people who smile have millions of mischief in their hearts
15. Antony wants to sit in council with Octavius
a. to consider how covert matters maybe best disclosed
b. to teach Lepidus a lesson
c. to discuss how to cheat the citizens of Rome
d. to remove all powers from Lepidus
Answer:- a. to consider how covert matters maybe best disclosed
16. What is your assessment of Antony’s character in this scene?
a. a true patriot
b. a ruthless manipulator
c. fair and just man
d. faithful and loyal
Answer:- b. a ruthless manipulator
17. Octavius fears that they are surrounded by enemies who…..
a. are ready to kill them
b. smile but do not wish them well
c. have millions of mischief but do not smile
d. who smile and are not dangerous
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18. Select the option which is NOT true of Octavius.
a. that he is Caesar’s son
b. that he is Caesar’s grand nephew and heir
c. that he is a young man
d. that he is quite firm with Antony
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19. Lepidus appears to be a remarkable soldier with
a. lack of intelligence
b. no political backing
c. no political strategies
d. a lack of zeal
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20. Which literary device has been used in the line:
‘for we are at the stake, /And bayed about with many enemies.’
a. metaphor
b. simile
c. personification
d. hyperbole
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21. Who according to Antony are levying powers?
a. the people between Sardis and Philippi
b. Brutus and Cassius
c. the common people of Rome
d. the Triumvirs
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22. At the end of the scene Octavius feels that they are.
a. confident of winning the battle
b. surrounded many enemies
c. at the point of being defeated
d. supported by everyone
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23. There seems to be a difference of opinion between ……………
a. Antony and Octavius over Lepidus
b. Lepidus and Octavius over Brutus
c. Octavius and Lepidus over Antony
d. Antony and Lepidus over Cassius
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24. At the end of the scene both Antony and Octavius discuss how:
1. their forces can be joined together
2. they can get rid of Lepidus
3. they can meet the dangers posed by Brutus and Cassius
4. they can transfer some of the benefits in the will to themselves
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 4
d. 4 and 2
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Workbook Questions :
Question No: 1
ANTONY – These many, then, shall die; their names are prick’d.
OCTAVIUS – Your brother too must die; consent you, Lepidus?
LEPIDUS-I do consent-
OCTAVIUS – Prick him down, Antony.
1. Where does this scene take place? Name the two new characters introduced in this scene. Hog does this short and rather unpleasant scene contrast with the earlier scene of mob fury?
Answer:- The scene takes place in a house in Rome. Two new characters introduced are Octavius and Lepidus. This scene is different from the earlier scene contrasted with the earlier scene, this scene shows clever manipulation of the situation and future plans of Antony and his companions.
2. What does Antony mean by saying ‘their names are prick’d’? Why is this being done?
Answer:- He means that the names of those who are to be put to death have been marked out. This is being done to get rid of the supporters of the conspirators.
3. What condition does Lepidus lay down soon after this extract? Does Antony agree to this condition? How does he show his consent?
Answer:- It is decided that Lepidus’ brother will die. Upon this he lays down the condition that Antony’s nephew should also die. Yes, Antony agrees to this. He condemns him with the stroke of his pen.
4. What instructions does Antony give to Lepidus? What does Antony intend to do?
Answer:- Antony instructs Lepidus to go to Caesar’s house and bring his will. He intends to settle how they can reduce some of the expenditure in legacies.
5. What does this reveal about Antony’s character?
Answer:- It reveals that Antony is a very clever manipulator and he will control the situation very well.
Question No: 2
ANTONY – This is a slight unmeritable man,
Meet to be sent on errands: is it fit,
The threefold world divided, he should stand
One of the three to share it?
OCTAVIUS-So you thought him;
And took his voice who should be prick’d to die,
In our black sentence and proscription.
1. Who is Antony referring to? Who is he speaking with?
Answer:- He is referring to Lepidus. He is speaking with Octavius.
2. Why does he call the man ‘slight unmeritable’? What is he only fit for?
Answer:- Antony calls him a feeble man of no merit because he has a very poor opinion of Lepidus. Antony feels that he (Lepidus) is fit only to be used for errands.
3. Explain ‘threefold world’.
Answer:- ‘Threefold world’ refers to the division of Roman empire in Europe, Africa and Asia.
4. How does Octavius refute what Antony has just told him?
Answer:- Octavius refutes what Antony has said. Tauntingly he says if Lepidus is a feeble man of no merit, then his taking Antony’s vote as to who should be marked off to die is not justified.
5. Explain ‘black sentence’ and ‘proscription’.
Answer:- Black sentence means capital punishment and proscription means list of laws for those people who are condemned by the state to die and their properties are to be confiscated by the government.
Question No: 3
OCTAVIUS – You may do your will;
But he’s a tried and valiant soldier.
ANTONY – So is my horse, Octavius; and for that
I do appoint him store of provender.
1. Who is the elder of the two speakers- Antony or Octavius? Why do you think Octavius tells Antony to ‘do your will’?
Answer:– Antony is the elder of the two speakers. Octavius asks Antony to do as he likes because he admits Antony’s seniority though he disagrees with him.
2. How does Octavius defend Lepidus?
Answer:- Octavius says that Lepidus is not just a donkey fit to carry loads, but he is a brave soldier. He adds that Antony must not forget this quality of Lepidus.
3. How does Antony look after and control his horse? How does Lepidus behave like his horse?
Answer:- Antony gives his horse a plentiful supply of food. He has trained him to fight, to stop and gallop. The movements of his horse are controlled by his wishes. Antony says that Lepidus is like his horse. He must be guided, trained and instructed. In short he has no originality.
4. What does Antony say about Lepidus last of all before changing the topic?
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5. What are Brutus and Cassius busy doing? How does Antony plan to deal with the situation?
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Question No: 4
ANTONY – And now, Octavius,
Listen great things: Brutus and Cassius
Are levying powers: we must straight make head;
1. What does Antony mean by ‘great things’? Why does he say ‘great things’ as compared to who?
Answer:- ‘Great – things’ here means great news, the latest information. He says great things because this news is much more important than wasting time in discussing Lepidus.
2. What does he tell Octavius regarding Brutus and Cassius?
Answer:- He tells Octavious that Brutus and Cassius are raising armies and so they must also gather their resources and get ready for the war.
3. What does Antony suggest they should now do to overcome all dangers?
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4. What does Octavius reply?
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5. What is your opinion regarding Octavius in this scene?
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Question No: 5
OCTAVIUS – Let us do so: for we are at the stake,
And bay’d about with many enemies;
And some that smile have in their hearts, I fear,
Millions of mischiefs.
1. Explain the metaphor Octavius uses about ‘stake’ and ‘bay’d about’? (a popular sport in Elizabethan times)
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2. What does Octavius fear about people’s smiles?
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3. What is your opinion regarding the wisdom displayed by Antony and Oactavius? Who appears to be wiser and more rational? Give reasons to substantiate your answer.
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4. What is the sharp contrast between the noble Brutus and the Triumvirs in their intentions to seize power?
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5. In what way does Antony appear to be ruthless and hypocritical? What sharp contrast is portrayed in Antony from what he was earlier in Act III?
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