TEXT BOOK ANSWERS
Answer 5
(1) (a) worried
(2) (c) arrogance
(3) (a) ambition
(4) (a) the conspirators would like to be friends with him
(5) (d) knows Antony is a good orator who can sway the mob
(6) (b) Rome will experience fierce civil war in which many people will die
(7) (a) has not understood Brutus' reason for killing Caesar
(8) (b) flattering
(9) (a) remind the mob of Caesar's greatness as a warrior
(10) (c) a loyal friend
Answer 6
(a) Calpurnia sees horrible and frightening dreams. She saw a lioness
(b) Calpurnia tries to convince Caesar that he should not go out of the house
(c) Calpurnia says that Caesar's 'wisdom is consumed in
(d) Calpurnia dreamed that Caesar’s statue spouted blood from a hundred
(e) Decius Brutus is a clever man. The arguments put forward by Decius
giving birth on the streets, fierce warriors fighting a bloody fight and
blood falling on the Capitol, ghosts shrieking and squealing in the
streets, the dead coming out of the grave. All these were unnatural
happenings and indicated bad omen. Thus heavens “blaze forth” the
death of Julius Caesar.
that day as some mishap might happen. She describes her frightening
dreams to Caesar and tells him that they indicate bad omen. She tells
him for his safety he should not step out of the house.
confidence' because Caesar decides to go to the Senate ignoring all the
signs which foretell him about danger. Calpurnia felt that Caesar had
become overconfident and because of this he couldn’t understand there
was a threat to his life. Julius doesn’t act wise and declines the idea of
staying back because if he did so, he would be considered a coward.
places and many Roman people came and washed their hands in it.
Decius Brutus interprets it as a lucky and fortunate dream. He says that
Rome and Romans will get a new life. Great man shall gather around
Caesar and stain their handkerchief in his blood. Distinguished men will
get honour at his hands and everything relating to him will be held in
utmost reverence.
Brutus were that the Senate had decided to present Caesar a crown and
if he did not go, then they might change their minds. All this convinces
Caesar to go to the Capitol.
(f) Decius Brutus is a great flatterer. He is more successful in persuading
Caesar than Calpurnia because his argument appeals to Caesar’s
pride.While Calpurnia wishes that Caesar stay at home after seeing
horrible dreams, Decius Brutus interprets the dreams lucky and
fortunate. According to him, they signify Caesar’s power and influence.
He gives Caesar’s ego a boost. Caesar is totally carried away by his
words and decides to go to the Capitol.
(g) The conspirators want that Caesar should call Publius Cimber home as
he had banished him. They request him to review his earlier decision.
However, Caesar is no mood to relent. He tells the conspirators that he
is firm like a Pole Star. His heart will not be softened by bowing and
stooping activities and if Mettellus Cimber continues such activities, he
would turn him away like a street dog.
(h) These words are spoken by Caesar when Brutus along with other
conspirators stabs Caesar. Caesar was stabbed in the Senate House and
Brutus too stabs him. Caesar had not expected Brutus to behave in such
a treacherous manner. As he tries to defend himself, with his broken
heart, he says ‘Et tu Brute’.
(i) After Caesar’s death, the conspirators claim that with Caesar’s death
tyranny has ended in Rome. They shout slogans like ‘Peace, Liberty,
Freedom and Enfranchisement’. They say that although Caesar was a
great man, he had become too ambitious.
(j) Antony is filled with grief and sorrow on seeing mighty Caesar lying on
the ground. He says “O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low?/ Are all
they conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils,/ Shrunk to this little measure?
/ Fare thee well.” He said he was totally ignorant of the conspirator’s
intentions. He is willing to die at their hands. His life is not as valuable
as Caesar’s and he will think himself as fortunate if he is killed by the
same sword as the one which killed Caesar. He bids Caesar a sorrowful
farewell. He believed that Caesar brought glories, victories and gains in
war to the city of Rome.
(k) Antony calls the conspirators “the choice and master spirits of this
age”. He says this because they had just killed the leader of the Roman
Empire.
(l) Cassius tells Brutus to prevent him to speak at Caesar’s funeral. He
knew that Antony was a great orator and his speech will influence the
audience. At this Brutus tells that he will address the public first giving
reasons for Caesar’s death. Antony will only speak after him and with
their consent.
(m) Cassius does not think it would be proper Antony should speak at
Caesar’s funeral as his speech may change the mind of the audience.
But Brutus tells that Antony would only speak with their consent and
he will speak first and his speech will enumerate reasons for Caesar’s
death.
(n) The conditions imposed on Mark Antony were that in his funeral speech
he would not blame the conspirators, but speak all good things about
Caesar. He had to speak from the same pulpit as Brutus and tell the
people that he did so by the conspirators’ permission.
(o) Antony prays that Caesar will pardon Antony if he has been meek and
gentle with his murderers. Antony calls Caesar the most illustrious man
the world has ever known. He curses the men who have killed him.
(p) Antony says that the Romans will pay for the sin they have committed
by murdering Caesar. A curse will fall upon them. The Romans will
suffer from various terrible happenings. A furious civil war with
bloodshed and destruction will occur in the country. Cruel deeds will be
committed frequently. Mothers shall see their near and dear ones cut to
pieces before their eyes. The soul of Caesar will roam to seek revenge
of his death.
(q) Brutus tells that he killed Caesar because he had become ambitious and
wanted to be the king of Rome. He killed Caesar for the betterment
of Rome. He was also ready to lay down his life for his country.
He honoured Caesar as long as he was heroic but when he became
ambitious he killed him.
(r) The third citizen says "Let him be Caesar" after Brutus has finished his
speech justifying Caesar’s killing. Brutus in his speech proclaims that
the public can kill him if he too becomes ambitious like Caesar. He has
the same dagger for himself and he is willing to lay down his life for his
country. The citizens are fully satisfied. They praise Brutus and show
their sympathy for the act.
(s) Antony speech is more effective because it is genuine and full of
emotions and feelings for Caesar. He very cleverly tells the crowd that
Caesar was not ambitious rather he had refused the crown thrice. He
enhanced the glory of Rome with his victories. He left 75 drachmas in
his will to be given to every Roman. He left his gardens and property
for the common use of the people. He tries to gain the sympathy of the
people by showing Caesar’s wounded body. The mob is filled with
anger after Antony’s speech and they rush to kill the conspirators.
(t) After Antony’s speech, the mob is filled with anger. They rush to kill
the conspirators. They burn their houses. Cassius and Brutus plan to
face the enemy and discuss their strategy inside a tent. However, both
start to quarrel violently but soon become friends. Cassius cannot handle
defeat and commits suicide. The ghost of Caesar haunts Brutus. Brutus
knows his end is near. He asks Starto to hold his sword, runs on it and
dies.
Answer 10
(1) (a) Caesar is speaking to his wife Calpurnia. He speaks these words in
response to Calpurnia’s pleadings that he should not go out of the house as his life
might be in danger.
(b) Calpurnia has expressed a fear that the ominous signs during the night might
mean that Caesar’s life is in danger.
(c) The bases of her fears are the unearthly events during the previous night and
the strange dream which she had.
(2) (a) Mark Antony speaks these words. He is in the market place pulpit.
(b) The contents of Ceasar’s will were as follows:
To every Roman citizen he gave seventy-five drachmas. In addition to this, all his
walks, orchards and gardens were to be opened to the public.
(c) The speaker reads Caesar’s will to the audience to play on their sympathy, and
to make Caesar look like a great, benevolent ruler.
(d) On hearing the will, the citizens call Caesar noble, and pledge to avenge his
death.
Answer 5
(1) (a) worried
(2) (c) arrogance
(3) (a) ambition
(4) (a) the conspirators would like to be friends with him
(5) (d) knows Antony is a good orator who can sway the mob
(6) (b) Rome will experience fierce civil war in which many people will die
(7) (a) has not understood Brutus' reason for killing Caesar
(8) (b) flattering
(9) (a) remind the mob of Caesar's greatness as a warrior
(10) (c) a loyal friend
Answer 6
(a) Calpurnia sees horrible and frightening dreams. She saw a lioness
(b) Calpurnia tries to convince Caesar that he should not go out of the house
(c) Calpurnia says that Caesar's 'wisdom is consumed in
(d) Calpurnia dreamed that Caesar’s statue spouted blood from a hundred
(e) Decius Brutus is a clever man. The arguments put forward by Decius
giving birth on the streets, fierce warriors fighting a bloody fight and
blood falling on the Capitol, ghosts shrieking and squealing in the
streets, the dead coming out of the grave. All these were unnatural
happenings and indicated bad omen. Thus heavens “blaze forth” the
death of Julius Caesar.
that day as some mishap might happen. She describes her frightening
dreams to Caesar and tells him that they indicate bad omen. She tells
him for his safety he should not step out of the house.
confidence' because Caesar decides to go to the Senate ignoring all the
signs which foretell him about danger. Calpurnia felt that Caesar had
become overconfident and because of this he couldn’t understand there
was a threat to his life. Julius doesn’t act wise and declines the idea of
staying back because if he did so, he would be considered a coward.
places and many Roman people came and washed their hands in it.
Decius Brutus interprets it as a lucky and fortunate dream. He says that
Rome and Romans will get a new life. Great man shall gather around
Caesar and stain their handkerchief in his blood. Distinguished men will
get honour at his hands and everything relating to him will be held in
utmost reverence.
Brutus were that the Senate had decided to present Caesar a crown and
if he did not go, then they might change their minds. All this convinces
Caesar to go to the Capitol.
(f) Decius Brutus is a great flatterer. He is more successful in persuading
Caesar than Calpurnia because his argument appeals to Caesar’s
pride.While Calpurnia wishes that Caesar stay at home after seeing
horrible dreams, Decius Brutus interprets the dreams lucky and
fortunate. According to him, they signify Caesar’s power and influence.
He gives Caesar’s ego a boost. Caesar is totally carried away by his
words and decides to go to the Capitol.
(g) The conspirators want that Caesar should call Publius Cimber home as
he had banished him. They request him to review his earlier decision.
However, Caesar is no mood to relent. He tells the conspirators that he
is firm like a Pole Star. His heart will not be softened by bowing and
stooping activities and if Mettellus Cimber continues such activities, he
would turn him away like a street dog.
(h) These words are spoken by Caesar when Brutus along with other
conspirators stabs Caesar. Caesar was stabbed in the Senate House and
Brutus too stabs him. Caesar had not expected Brutus to behave in such
a treacherous manner. As he tries to defend himself, with his broken
heart, he says ‘Et tu Brute’.
(i) After Caesar’s death, the conspirators claim that with Caesar’s death
tyranny has ended in Rome. They shout slogans like ‘Peace, Liberty,
Freedom and Enfranchisement’. They say that although Caesar was a
great man, he had become too ambitious.
(j) Antony is filled with grief and sorrow on seeing mighty Caesar lying on
the ground. He says “O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low?/ Are all
they conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils,/ Shrunk to this little measure?
/ Fare thee well.” He said he was totally ignorant of the conspirator’s
intentions. He is willing to die at their hands. His life is not as valuable
as Caesar’s and he will think himself as fortunate if he is killed by the
same sword as the one which killed Caesar. He bids Caesar a sorrowful
farewell. He believed that Caesar brought glories, victories and gains in
war to the city of Rome.
(k) Antony calls the conspirators “the choice and master spirits of this
age”. He says this because they had just killed the leader of the Roman
Empire.
(l) Cassius tells Brutus to prevent him to speak at Caesar’s funeral. He
knew that Antony was a great orator and his speech will influence the
audience. At this Brutus tells that he will address the public first giving
reasons for Caesar’s death. Antony will only speak after him and with
their consent.
(m) Cassius does not think it would be proper Antony should speak at
Caesar’s funeral as his speech may change the mind of the audience.
But Brutus tells that Antony would only speak with their consent and
he will speak first and his speech will enumerate reasons for Caesar’s
death.
(n) The conditions imposed on Mark Antony were that in his funeral speech
he would not blame the conspirators, but speak all good things about
Caesar. He had to speak from the same pulpit as Brutus and tell the
people that he did so by the conspirators’ permission.
(o) Antony prays that Caesar will pardon Antony if he has been meek and
gentle with his murderers. Antony calls Caesar the most illustrious man
the world has ever known. He curses the men who have killed him.
(p) Antony says that the Romans will pay for the sin they have committed
by murdering Caesar. A curse will fall upon them. The Romans will
suffer from various terrible happenings. A furious civil war with
bloodshed and destruction will occur in the country. Cruel deeds will be
committed frequently. Mothers shall see their near and dear ones cut to
pieces before their eyes. The soul of Caesar will roam to seek revenge
of his death.
(q) Brutus tells that he killed Caesar because he had become ambitious and
wanted to be the king of Rome. He killed Caesar for the betterment
of Rome. He was also ready to lay down his life for his country.
He honoured Caesar as long as he was heroic but when he became
ambitious he killed him.
(r) The third citizen says "Let him be Caesar" after Brutus has finished his
speech justifying Caesar’s killing. Brutus in his speech proclaims that
the public can kill him if he too becomes ambitious like Caesar. He has
the same dagger for himself and he is willing to lay down his life for his
country. The citizens are fully satisfied. They praise Brutus and show
their sympathy for the act.
(s) Antony speech is more effective because it is genuine and full of
emotions and feelings for Caesar. He very cleverly tells the crowd that
Caesar was not ambitious rather he had refused the crown thrice. He
enhanced the glory of Rome with his victories. He left 75 drachmas in
his will to be given to every Roman. He left his gardens and property
for the common use of the people. He tries to gain the sympathy of the
people by showing Caesar’s wounded body. The mob is filled with
anger after Antony’s speech and they rush to kill the conspirators.
(t) After Antony’s speech, the mob is filled with anger. They rush to kill
the conspirators. They burn their houses. Cassius and Brutus plan to
face the enemy and discuss their strategy inside a tent. However, both
start to quarrel violently but soon become friends. Cassius cannot handle
defeat and commits suicide. The ghost of Caesar haunts Brutus. Brutus
knows his end is near. He asks Starto to hold his sword, runs on it and
dies.
Answer 10
(1) (a) Caesar is speaking to his wife Calpurnia. He speaks these words in
response to Calpurnia’s pleadings that he should not go out of the house as his life
might be in danger.
(b) Calpurnia has expressed a fear that the ominous signs during the night might
mean that Caesar’s life is in danger.
(c) The bases of her fears are the unearthly events during the previous night and
the strange dream which she had.
(2) (a) Mark Antony speaks these words. He is in the market place pulpit.
(b) The contents of Ceasar’s will were as follows:
To every Roman citizen he gave seventy-five drachmas. In addition to this, all his
walks, orchards and gardens were to be opened to the public.
(c) The speaker reads Caesar’s will to the audience to play on their sympathy, and
to make Caesar look like a great, benevolent ruler.
(d) On hearing the will, the citizens call Caesar noble, and pledge to avenge his
death.
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