JK Academy Julius Caesar Act 1 Scene 1 Workbook Answers for ICSE by Evergreen,
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MULTIPLE CHOTCE QUESTTONS (Answers)
1. Caesar had a fever in
c. Philippi
2. Caesar suffered from
a. an epileptic fit
3. The crown was offered to Caesar by
b. Senate
4. Caesar voiced his fears to Anthony about Cassius
a. having a lean and hungry look
5. Caesar was deaf from
a. left ear
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Context questions (Answers)
Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow:
QUESTION 1
Caesar: Who is it the press that calls on me?
I hear a tongue, shriller than all the music,
Cry ‘Caesar!’ Speak; Caesar is turn’d to hear.
1. The person who calls out to Caesar is a soothsayer (fortune-teller). The soothsayer tells Caesar to “Beware the ides of March,” suggesting to exercise caution and keep an eye out for March 15 because it could be dangerous.
2. In this context, the word ‘Press’ refers to a crowd of people. It means a large group of individuals gathered closely together. Another meaning of ‘press’ is, to apply pressure to something, to flatten, shape, or smooth it.
3. Caesar turns to listen because he finds the soothsayer’s cryptic warning intriguing. Caesar replies, “He is a dreamer; let us leave him,” ignoring the caution and issuing a challenge to the speaker. “Pass.” Inferring that he doesn’t take such prophetic warnings seriously, Caesar is demonstrating his haughtiness and a sense of superiority over the soothsayer’s predictions.
4. Caesar responds to the soothsayer’s warning with a mix of arrogance and dismissiveness. He dismisses the prophecy as a “dreamer” and doesn’t take it seriously. His reply reveals his arrogance and a conviction in his invulnerability. Any prospective risk on the ides of March doesn’t worry him.
5. Artemidorus, is another person who tries to warn Caesar about the peril that awaits him. He hands Caesar a note informing him of the plan against him, asking him to read it right away. Caesar, on the other hand, ignores Artemidorus, saying that he will read it later, demonstrating his arrogance and lack of concern about prospective threats. This feature of Caesar’s character exposes his arrogance and inability to listen to those who care about his safety. Overall, these sequences demonstrate Caesar’s arrogance and the way he dismisses warnings from various sources, ultimately contributing to his sad downfall.
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QUESTION 2
Brutus: Cassius, Be not deceived; if I have veil’d my look,
I turn the trouble of my countenance
Merely upon myself. Vexed I am
Of late with passions of some difference,
Conceptions only proper to myself.
1. Brutus and Cassius are currently at Brutus’ residence in Rome. They are at a gathering and are having a private talk.
2. Cassius has informed Brutus that he has observed a shift in Brutus’ attitude towards him. He suspects that Brutus has been avoiding him or acting strangely around him recently.
3. Cassius learns that Brutus has been preoccupied with his own internal struggles and feelings. He compares himself to the North Star, claiming that, like the North Star, he remains steady and persistent in his own path, undisturbed by outside influences. He hints that his personal difficulties are making him aloof and thoughtful.
4. Brutus tells Cassius about his inner struggle and conflicted thoughts regarding the situation of Rome and the potential consequences of Caesar’s rise to power. Because of these competing thoughts, Brutus has become contemplative and alienated from others. He believes that his inner turmoil has caused him to appear distant and cold-hearted to his friends.
5. Cassius’ motive for expressing friendliness to Brutus is to persuade him to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Cassius is aware of Brutus’ reputation for honour and nobility, and he believes that winning Brutus’ backing will lend credence and legitimacy to the conspiracy. Cassius is revealed to be a schemer by, his intentional manipulation of Brutus’ emotions and his calculated efforts to persuade Brutus that Caesar’s power is a threat to the republic. Cassius’ acts demonstrate his ability to grasp human nature and use persuasive tactics to attain his objectives. He masterfully uses Brutus’ inner struggle and sense of obligation to the republic to advance his own objective of removing Caesar.
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QUESTION 3
Cassius – ‘Tis just:
And it is very much lamented, Brutus,
That you have so such mirrors as will turn
Your hidden worthiness into your eye.
1. Cassius goes on to warn Brutus that the people are upset because Brutus does not view himself like others do. They feel he possesses wonderful qualities and values that he is unaware of. People are mourning the fact that Brutus is too modest or self-effacing to recognise his own worth.
2. After the extract, Brutus discusses the threats he sees in Caesar’s expanding authority and influence. He expresses concern about Caesar’s potential to become a dictator and recommends that it is better to murder him before he becomes a tyrant in order to protect the republic.
3. Cassius offers to show the brothers, Brutus and himself, letters he wrote under fictitious names praising Brutus’ merits and expressing concern about Rome’s plight under Caesar’s rule. These letters are intended to back up Cassius’ statements about Brutus’ popularity among the people.
4. Cassius persuades Brutus not to doubt him by appealing to his own humility and the idea that Brutus’ honour and reputation are highly regarded among the Roman populace. He also suggests that Brutus’s reluctance to accept praise may be misconstrued as arrogance, and that this may harm his reputation if he does not allow others to recognise his worth.
5. By expressing his concerns about Caesar’s growing power and his potential to abuse it, Brutus portrays himself as genuinely concerned about the current state of affairs in Rome. He emphasises that his love for Rome outweighs any personal feelings he may have for Caesar. This portrays Brutus as a patriot willing to put the welfare of the republic ahead of personal relationships. Brutus’s concerns align with the fears of many Roman citizens who are worried about the concentration of power in Caesar’s hands. This helps Cassius in his manipulation of Brutus by appealing to his sense of duty and concern for the well-being of Rome.
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QUESTION 4
Brutus: What means this shouting? I do fear, the people
Choose Caesar for their king.
Cassius: Ay, do you fear it?
Then must I think you would not have it so.
1. Brutus and Cassius are alone together during the festivities because they are both part of a group of Roman senators who are conspiring against Julius Caesar. They have taken a break from the festivities to discuss their concerns and plans privately.
2. Brutus is not in favor of Caesar becoming king because he fears that Caesar’s rise to power might lead to the downfall of the Roman Republic and the establishment of a monarchy. Brutus is an ardent advocate of republican values and believes that a single ruler with uncontrolled authority might jeopardise the Senate’s and Roman citizens’ independence and autonomy.
3. Cassius highlights two weaknesses of Caesar to convince Brutus of the need to prevent him from becoming king:
a. Physical Weakness: Cassius recalls a moment when he and Caesar were swimming in the Tiber River and Cassius had to save Caesar from drowning. This incident is used to suggest that Caesar, even physically, is not as indestructible as he appears, contradicting the image of his god-like status.
Deafness in Caesar: Cassius reports that Caesar is deaf in one ear. He relates an event in which Caesar became very ill and needed money but refused to beg for help from anyone. Instead, he surreptitiously sold his personal holdings and borrowed money. This is designed to portray Caesar as someone who is not as concerned with his people’s needs or the wellbeing of the republic because he preferred to keep his problems hidden.
4. Cassius compares the names ‘Brutus’ and ‘Cassius’ to the name ‘Caesar’ to emphasise their equality and minimise any sense of inferiority. He contends that names such as ‘Brutus’ and ‘Cassius’ are just as respectable and meaningful as the name ‘Caesar,’ which was connected with Julius Caesar’s rise to power. By doing so, Cassius hopes to encourage Brutus and persuade him that, although not having the same lofty title, they are just as capable of shaping Rome’s fate as Caesar. This comparison boosts Brutus’ confidence and reinforces their common goal of saving the Roman Republic.
5. The word “fear” in the context of Brutus’ words “I do fear” reflects his uneasiness and concern about the growing support for Caesar as king. Cassius sees the term ‘fear’ as Brutus’s discomfort with the concept of Caesar’s reign. Cassius recognises that Brutus may not be terrified for himself, but rather for the survival of the Roman Republic and its democratic values. Cassius employs this interpretation to elicit information about Brutus’ thoughts and assess his propensity to join the conspiracy against Caesar.
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QUESTION 5
I, as Aeneas our great ancestor,
Did from the flames of Troy upon his shoulder
The old Anchises bear, so from the waves of Tiber.
1. Cassius delivers these lines. Aeneas was a famous Trojan hero in Roman mythology and literature, and the principal figure of Virgil’s epic poem “The Aeneid.” He was a key figure in the collapse of Troy and afterwards started on a trip that led to the establishment of Rome.
2. Cassius draws a connection between his conduct and those of Aeneas. As he fled the burning city of Troy, Aeneas carried his father Anchises on his shoulders, symbolising his dedication to his family and his responsibility as a leader. Cassius employs this analogy to indicate that, just as Aeneas accepted responsibility for preserving his heritage, Cassius accepts responsibility for protecting the Roman Republic and its values.
3. The ‘man’ mentioned in the fourth line of the extract is most likely Julius Caesar. Cassius holds a resentment towards Caesar because of his ascent to power and the fear that he would become a tyrant, endangering the traditional Roman way of government. Cassius is resentful of Caesar’s growing power and wishes to keep him from becoming a king or dictator.
4. Cassius is using metaphor to show the scope of Caesar’s authority and influence by comparing this ‘man’ (Caesar) to God. The parallel implies that Caesar’s authority is growing too high, nearly god-like, which Cassius regards as a dangerous concentration of power that must be fought.
5. Several facets of Cassius’ character and goals are shown in this speech:
(i) By appealing to Brutus’ feeling of duty and honour, he is attempting to manipulate and persuade him to join the conspiracy against Caesar.
(ii) Cassius is deeply resentful of Caesar’s ascension to power, perceiving it as a threat to Rome’s republican values.
(iii) He is skilled at employing persuasive language and historical examples to establish his argument and elicit emotional responses from his audience.
(iv) Cassius’ comparisons are calculated, with the goal of elevating himself and his cause to a level of nobility and heroism comparable to Aeneas’ exploits in mythological history.
(v) Cassius’ ability to manipulate his audience’s emotions and ideas to achieve his own political goal is demonstrated in this speech.
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QUESTION 6
Brutus: That you do love me, I am noting jealous;
What you would work me to, I have some aim
How have I thought of this and of these times,
I shall recount hereafter
1. The word ‘jealous’ in the extract denotes distrustful or apprehensive. Brutus is expressing his mistrust of Cassius’ goals or objectives.
2. Cassius is aware that Brutus is being persuaded to join a conspiracy against Julius Caesar. Cassius’ goal is to gain Brutus’ support in order to give their cause credence and legitimacy. Cassius feels that involving Brutus, a respected and honourable character, in the plan will lend credibility to it and boost their chances of success.
3. Following the extract, Brutus assures Cassius that he cherishes their friendship and would take into account whatever Cassius says. This guarantee makes Cassius happy since it shows that Brutus is open to further discussion and may be willing to join the plot.
4. After the extract, Caesar and his train, which includes Antony, Calpurnia, Portia, Decius, Cicero, Casca, Marullus and Flavius, enter.
5. Cassius decides to ‘pluck’ Casca by his sleeve. He does so because he feels that Casca, in his own harsh and direct style, will be able to supply Brutus with crucial information regarding what happened that day. Cassius regards Casca as someone who can provide personal accounts of significant occurrences, maybe connected to Caesar’s acts or popular attitude, which may be beneficial in their conversations and planning against Caesar.
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QUESTION 7
Caesar: Let me have men about me that are fat;
Sleek – headed men and such as sleep o’nights:
Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look;
He thinks too much; such men are dangerous.
1. Caesar addresses these words to Mark Antony, one of his devoted followers. Antony tries to reassure Caesar that he does not need to be afraid of Cassius by downplaying his importance and dismissing him as a no threat to Caesar.
2. Caesar is not persuaded because he believes his own judgement and instincts more than Antony’s guarantee. He has a strong gut feeling about people and believes Cassius’ physical appearance and behaviour are warning signs of impending peril.
3. Caesar provides two key reasons for his fear of Cassius and people like him:
a. “Lean and hungry look”: Caesar is sceptical of Cassius’ appearance, mistaking it for ambition and avarice. Cassius’ gaunt and hungry appearance, indicates a yearning for power and fortune.
b. “He thinks too much”: Caesar is apprehensive of very thoughtful people because he perceives them as potential conspirators and plotters. He is concerned that Cassius’s brilliance may lead him to create ways to undermine Caesar’s rule.
4. Caesar’s weakness shown after the extract is his overconfidence in his own judgement and tendency to underestimate potential risks provided by others. Despite Antony’s efforts to reassure him about Cassius, Caesar’s instincts and misgivings continue, eventually leading to his doom as he underestimates the conspirators.
5. Caesar is shown to be far-sighted and wise in his judgment of character because he possesses keen instinct and understanding. He comprehends that people like Cassius, who appear modest to others, may be deadly because of their ambition and intelligence. Even when others disregard his worries, Caesar’s ability to analyse the character and motives of those around him proves his wisdom as a leader. This knowledge, however, reveals his fatal weakness of not taking these threats seriously enough, which ultimately led to his killing.
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QUESTION 8
Brutus: Ay, Casca; tell us what hath chanced to-day,
That Caesar looks so sad,
Casca: Why, you were with him, were you not?
Brutus: should not then ask Casca what had chanc’d?
1. Casca describes the events of that day as unusual. Antony offered Caesar a coronet, not a proper crown. And although Caesar refused it three times, he seemed quite hesitant to let it go. And every time he refused, the crowd cheered and shouted so much that it made Caesar dizzy. In fact, he even fainted and fell to the ground.
2. Casca regards the events of the day as “mere foolery” because
a. Mark Anthony offered Caesar a mere coronet and not a proper crown
b. Caesar refusing it, but at the same time quite hesitant to let it go.
c. Caesar unable to breath, fainting and falling to the ground unconscious.
3. Casca informs Brutus that Caesar’s allies deposed and silenced Flavius and Marullus, two tribunes who had resisted Caesar’s ascent to power. They were punished for removing decorations from Caesar’s statues during a religious ceremony, which was considered disrespectful.
4. Casca is regarded as simple and honest by Brutus. Brutus believes that Casca has no motive to lie or exaggerate the events of the day. Cassius, on the other hand, opposes Brutus by implying that Casca may not have provided all of the details and that there may be more to the story than what Casca has revealed. Cassius suggests that Casca may be withholding information in order to influence their opinion of Caesar’s growing power.
5. At the end of the scene, Cassius views Brutus as a fine and honourable man who can be persuaded to support their cause. He sees Brutus as someone who cares about Rome’s well-being and could be persuaded to join the conspiracy against Caesar. Cassius sees Brutus as an important individual who can give their plot legitimacy. This decision depicts Cassius as clever and strategically astute, as he recognises the potential worth of Brutus’ character in their efforts to depose Caesar. Cassius looks to be an expert manipulator and strategist, a trait that is frequently associated with his character throughout the play.
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Extra MCQ
1. What is Cassius’ motive in convincing Brutus to join the conspiracy?
a) He wants to become the next ruler of Rome
b) He is jealous of Caesar’s power and wants to take revenge
c) He wants to protect the Roman Republic
d) He has a personal grudge against Caesar
Answer: c) He wants to protect the Roman Republic
2. What legendary incident connected with Aeneas is referred to in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) Aeneas’ escape from Troy b) Aeneas’ victory against the Greeks c) Aeneas’ conquest of Rome d) Aeneas’ betrayal of his people
Answer: a) Aeneas’ escape from Troy
3. What does Cassius accuse Brutus of in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) Being a coward b) Being too ambitious c) Being too loyal to Caesar d) Being too emotional
Answer: b) Being too ambitious
4. What is Caesar’s reaction to the soothsayer’s warning in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) He takes it seriously and takes precautions b) He ignores it completely c) He becomes angry with the soothsayer d) He becomes anxious but does not take any action
Answer: b) He ignores it completely
5. What personal physical weakness is revealed by Caesar in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) He is deaf in one ear b) He has a speech impediment c) He is prone to seizures d) He has a weak heart
Answer: c) He is prone to seizures
6. Why does Brutus not go along with Caesar to the games in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) He is not interested in the games b) He is feeling unwell c) He wants to avoid being seen with Caesar d) He has an important meeting to attend
Answer: c) He wants to avoid being seen with Caesar
7. What arguments does Cassius give to show that Caesar is not superior to Brutus in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) Caesar is not as intelligent as Brutus b) Caesar is not as courageous as Brutus c) Caesar is not as respected as Brutus d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
8. What is Caesar’s preference for his security in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) A man who is fat and sleek b) A man who is strong and muscular c) A man who is quick and nimble d) A man who is wise and experienced
Answer: a) A man who is fat and sleek
9. Who is “this man” referred to in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) Cassius b) Brutus c) Caesar d) The soothsayer
Answer: c) Caesar
10. How does Cassius finally convince Brutus that Caesar should be killed in Act 1 Scene 2?
a) He shows him a letter from a conspirator b) He appeals to his sense of honour and duty c) He threatens to harm his family d) He promises to make him the next ruler of Rome
Answer: b) He appeals to his sense of honour and duty
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Treasure Chest Workbook Solution: Beta Publication
PROSE (Short Stories):
Std IX
1. Bonku Babu’s Friend – Satyajit Ray
2. Oliver Asks for More – Charles Dickens
3. The Model Millionaire – Oscar Wilde
4. Home-coming – Rabindranath Tagore
5. The Boy who Broke the Bank – Ruskin Bond
Std X
1. With the Photographer – Stephen Leacock
2. The Elevator – William Sleator
3. The Girl Who Can – Ama Ata Aidoo
4. The Pedestrian – Ray Bradbury
5. The Last Lesson – Alphonse Daudet
POETRY:
Std IX
1. The Night Mail – W.H. Auden
2. Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat – T.S. Eliot
3. I Remember, I Remember – Thomas Hood
4. A Doctor’s Journal Entry for August 6, 1945 – Vikram Seth
5. A Work of Artifice – Marge Piercy
Std X
1. Haunted Houses – H.W. Longfellow
2. The Glove and the Lions – Leigh Hunt
3. When Great Trees fall – Maya Angelou
4. A Considerable Speck – Robert Frost
5. The Power of Music – Sukumar Ray
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Std 9 Vol – I : Poems
1. A Work of Artifice – Marge Piercy
2. Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat – T S Eliot
3. I Remember, I Remember – Thomas Hood
4. A Doctor’s Joumal Entry for August 6, 1945 – Vikram Seth
5. The Night Mail – W H Auden
6. Haunted Houses – H W Longfellow
7. The Glove and the Lions – James Leigh Hunt
8. When Great Trees Fall – Maya Angelou
9. A Considerable Speck – Robert Frost
10. The Power of Music – Sukumar Roy
Std 9 Vol – II: Short Stories
l. Bonku Babu’s Friend – Satyaji Ray
2. Oliver Asks for More – Charles Dickens
3. The Model Millionaire – Oscar Wilde
4. The Homecoming – Rabindranath Tagore
5. The Boy Who Broke the Bank – Ruskin Bond
6. With the Photographer – Stephen Leacock
7. The Elevator – William Sleator
8. The Girl Who Can – Ama Ata Aidoo
9. The Pedestrian – Ray Bradbury
10. The Last Lesson – Alphonse Daudet