Shirin Puri Lama solutions for इंग्लिश शेक्सपियर्स जूलियस केसर वर्कबुक [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा ९ एण्ड १० आईसीएसई chapter * - Use of Literary Devices in Acts 3, 4 and 5 - Scene 1 [Latest edition]

What does Antony describe as, ‘thou bleeding piece of earth’?

When Brutus says, ‘ambition’s debt is paid’, he means that ______.

“O world, thou were the forest to this hart, and this indeed, O world, the heart of theе.” 

Which of the following uses the same literary device as given above?

Caesar's comparing himself with the Pole Star shows his ______.

'As fire drives out fire, so pity pity'.

The literary device used in this line is ______.

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: 

While the unsuspecting Caesar is getting ready to start the business of the day, what are the conspirators getting ready for?

Although the real Julius Caesar was a thorough gentleman, Shakespeare presents Caesar to be arrogant due to ______.

Why does Caesar compare himself to the Pole Star?

How did the expression 'stab in the back' come about?

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.

What is the significance of Antony's servant coming to the conspirators?

One proof that Cassius is a better politician than Brutus is when he ______.

What is Cassius referring to by 'lofty scene'?

The act of washing their hands in Caesar's blood seems to be a fulfilment of ______.

When is the idealistic Brutus touched and impressed by the cunning Antony?

Whom does the mighty Caesar arrive with?

Among the crowd in the street leading to the Capitol are ______.

Upon seeing the soothsayer, Caesar tauntingly remarks that the 'Ides of March are come'. What does the soothsayer replies:

Why does Caesar tell Metellus Cimber to stop his dog-like flattery and fawning?

Why is Cassius against allowing Mark Antony to give a funeral speech?

Through his servant, Antony asks Brutus to grant him ______.

One of the conditions on which Antony is allowed to speak at Caesar's funeral is that ______.

One proof of Mark Antony's deep devotion and loyalty towards Julius Caesar is that ______.

Once all the conspirators leave and he is left alone, what does Mark Antony do?

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. What instructions does Antony give the servant? (Recall)
2. Why does Antony say 'Rome is dangerous'? Whom is it not safe for? Why? (Understanding, Recall and Analysis)
3. Mention any three predictions that Antony makes when he is left alone with Julius Caesar's dead body. (Recall)
4. What was Brutus' and Cassius' opinion of Antony? Whose assessment about Antony was correct? Justify your answer. (Recall, Analysis and Evaluation)
5. What aspects of Antony's character are revealed in Act III and Act IV? (Evaluate)

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. Why does Artemidorus want Caesar to read the letter? (Understanding)
2. What does Popilus say to Cassius? Why does Cassius get tensed up? What does he instruct Casca to do? (Recalling & Understanding)
3. What makes Brutus tell Cassius to be calm? (Understanding & Analysis)
4. Who takes Antony out of the way? Why? What is Metellus Cimber's suit to Caesar? (Recalling & Analysis)
5. State three instances to show Caesar's high-handedness in not granting Metellus Cimber's suit. (Application)

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. Who is Metallus pleading for? What is his request to Caesar? Is he really sincere about this request? Why? (Recalling & Evaluation)
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? (Understanding & Analysis)
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? (Recalling)
4. Complete the last line of the speech given above. (Recalling)
5. Who responds to Metallus' request? What does he tell Caesar? (Recalling)

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. What request has Brutus made to make Caesar exclaim 'What, Brutus!? Why is Caesar shocked at Brutus' request? (Recalling & Analysis)
2. What appeal does Cassius make after Brutus? How is his behaviour here unlike him? (Recalling and Analysis)
3. What reply does Caesar give Cassius? Between Brutus and Cassius, who does Caesar like better? (Recalling & Analysis)
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? (Application)
5. What is the purpose of Caesar comparing himself with this object? (Analysis)

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. Who is Casca? What duty has he been given? By whom? (Recalling)
2. What does Casca do to make his 'hands speak'? Why do you think it is a cowardly act? (Understanding & Analysis)
3. Who strikes Caesar last? What is his relationship with Caesar? What does Caesar cry out? What is the significance of his last words? (Recalling, Understanding & Analysis)
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? (Recalling, Understanding & Analysis)
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? (Recalling & Analysis)

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. How does Brutus justify Caesar's murder before saying these words? Do you agree with him? (Recalling & Analysis)
2. How does Brutus feel about this act of washing their hands with Caesar's blood? (Understanding & Analysis)
3. What does Brutus say about the way he and his companions are to conduct themselves in the market? Why does he plan to do so? (Recalling & Interpretation)
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. (Recalling & Understanding)
5. What does Cassius say that the conspirators will be called? What error of judgement does this group make as it brags about having killed Caesar? (Recalling & Analysis)

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. What does the servant tell about Antony after meeting Brutus when Caesar has been killed? (Recalling)
2. Who spoke these words? Name any two other persons who were present there. (Recalling)
3. What four adjectives does the servant use for the speaker? Do you think that these four adjectives are justified? Why? (Recalling, Analysis & Evaluation)
4. What two requests does the person make? What is the behaviour of this person towards the speaker? (Recalling & Analysis)
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? (Recalling, Analysis & Evaluation)

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. After having said those words, what does Antony wish for? Why does he make such a wish? (Recalling & Analysis)
2. While responding to Antony's speech what reason does Brutus give for not granting Antony's wish? How does he justify to Antony the reason for murdering Caesar? (Recalling & Understanding)
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 ulterior motive in doing so? Is Antony really a 'coward' who stands on such slippery grounds? (Understanding & Analysis)
4. What does Antony compare Caesar and the conspirators with? How does Antony win the confidence of the conspirators? (Recalling & Understanding)
5. What request does Antony make? Who objects to his request? Was the person who objected sound in his judgement of Antony? How? (Recalling & Evaluation)

Read the following extract from Julius Caesar [Act III Scene 1] and answer the questions that follow:

1. Explain the figure of speech used in the extract. (Application)
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? (Recalling & Analysis)
3. What does Antony prophesize on seeing the wounds of Caesar? Who will roam about to take revenge? Does Antony's prophecy come true? How? (Recalling & Analysis)
4. Who enters after Antony's soliloquy? What news does the person bring? (Recalling)
5. What does Antony tell the person to convey to the person who has sent him? What two things does Antony request the person to do at the end of the scene? (Recalling)