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( Updated For ICSE 2026 Session )
Table of Contents
Workbook Summary :
PLOT DEVELOPMENT – THE QUARREL BEGINS
Camp near Sardis, before Brutus’ ‘tent’.
The scene moves out of Rome and is set in Brutus’ camp near Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia (near modern Turkey) in Asia Minor. Brutus and Cassius organize their armies in the various Roman provinces and kingdoms of Asia Minor. They decide to join forces at Sardis on their way to meet the forces of Antony and Octavius who are advancing towards them. The crisis in the Roman Empire has reached a stage where only a showdown can resolve it. Brutus, accompanied by his servant Lucius and his friend Lucilius greet Titinius and Pindarus who have just arrived from Cassius’ camp located nearby.
Pindarus hands Brutus a letter from Cassius. Brutus reads the letter and then makes the unpardonable mistake of criticizing Cassius in front of his own servant. The servant has the grace to support his master in front of Brutus, who, makes another mistake by asking Lucilius how he was treated by Cassius. He then criticizes Cassius in front of Lucilius.
When Cassius enters, his first statement to Brutus is that of reproach, Most noble brother, you have done me wrong. His tone is that of accusation and there is a heated conversation between them till Brutus warns Cassius to stay calm in front of their soldiers. They go inside Brutus’ tent to continue with the quarrel with Lucius and Titinius guarding the entrance.
Workbook MCQs :
1. This scene takes place in a camp near
a. Thasos
b. Philippi
c. Sardis
d. Rome
Answer:- c. Sardis
2. Who is referred to as Pindarus’ master?
a. Octavius
b. Brutus
c. Antony
d. Cassius
Answer:- d. Cassius
3. Lucius reports to Brutus that Cassius met him
a. not with familiar instances
b. rudely
c. curtly
d. like a good friend
Answer:- a. not with familiar instances
4. Brutus told Lucius that when love begins to sicken and decay, it
a. uses an enforced ceremony
b. leads to fights
c. leads to deceit
d. leads to enmity
Answer:- a. uses an enforced ceremony
5. Brutus asks Cassius to
a. raise his voice
b. speak his griefs softly
c. express his griefs and he will listen to him
d. leave the tent
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6. Brutus orders the following to guard his tent:
a. Lucius and Pindarus
b. The soldiers of his army
c. Lucilius and Titinus
d. Voluminius and Strato
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7. Which of the following statements is NOT true of this scene:
a. this scene is set in Rome
b. this scene is set in Sardis
c. this scene is a sort of preparation for the Quarrel Scene
d. this scene shows a marked change of behaviour in Brutus’ behaviour.
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8. What is the change of behaviour in Brutus now?
a. he has calmed down
b. he has become suspicious and impatient with everyone
c. he is beginning to feel relieved.
d. he is more diplomatic now
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9. Write in the correct sequence of order what Brutus said in Scene II:
1. Let Lucius and Tininius guard our door.’
2. “Judge me, you gods! Wrong I mine enemies?”
3. “Thou hast described a hot friend cooling:’
4. “He greets me well, Your master, Pindarus.’
a. 4.3.1.2
b. 3,4,2,1
c. 2,1,3,4
d. 1,4,2,3
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Workbook Questions :
Question No: 1
LUCILIUS – With courtesy and with respect enough
But not with such familiar instances
Nor with such free and friendly conference
As he hath used of old
1. Who is being spoken about? Where does this scene take place? Who is Lucilius speaking about
Answer:- Cassius is being spoken about. The scene is set in Brutus’ camp near Sardis. He is speaking about Cassius.
2. How does the listener assess ‘a hot friend cooling’ after the extract?
Answer:- Brutus, who is the listener, assesses that Cassius who used to be his best friend has become cold.
3. To whom are ‘hollow men’ compared to?
Answer:- Hollow i.e., insincere men are compared to horses which appear high spirited in the beginning but when they are put to test their heads fall, they fail.
4. Whose army approaches? What are their intentions?
Answer:- Army of Antony and Octavius approaches. They want to defeat and kill Brutus and Cassius.
5. Compare the relationship between Brutus and Cassius to that of Antony and Octavius who appear to be more rational and logical? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer:- Brutus and Cassius are good friends. Brutus is an idealist. He is leading and Cassius, though more practical is siding with him. On the other hand, Antonio is leading and Octavius is with him. Both of them are more rational and practical.
Question No: 2
CASSIUS – Brutus this sober form of yours hides wrongs;
And when you do them-
BRUTUS-Cassius be content;
Speak your griefs softly, I do know you well
1. Which sober form of Brutus is Cassius referring to? How does Brutus use this ‘sober form’ to his advantage?
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2. Why does Brutus ask Cassius to speak his griefs softly?
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3. What does Cassius instruct Pindarus to do?
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4. Who guards the door of the tent?
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5. How does this scene depict the relationship of Brutus and Cassius falling apart?
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