Julius Caesar Solutions CBSE Class 10 English Communicative

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5. Answer the following questions by selecting the correct options.

(i) How does Caesar sound when he says, “Nor heaven nor earth have been at peace tonight”?

(a) Worried

(c) Joyous

(b) Angry

(d) Frightened

Ans: (a) worried

(ii) Caesar’s reference to the senators as ‘graybeards’ shows his

(a) confidence

(b) cowardice

(c) arrogance

(d) ambition

Ans: (c) arrogance

(iii) Decius Brutus changes Caesar’s mind about going to the Senate by appealing to his

(a) ambition 

(b) vanity 

(c) greed 

(d) generosity

Ans: (b) vanity

(iv) Select the option that correctly displays the offer that Cassius makes to Antony after Caesar’s assassination.

(a) The conspirators would like to be friends with i him

(b) He may take Caesar’s body to the pulpit and speak to the crowd praising Caesar for his achievements

(c) His recommendations will be as strong as that of the conspirators while distributing the powers and benefits to friends

(d) He may join the conspiracy against Caesar

Ans:  (a) The conspirators would like to be friends with him

(v) Why does Cassius try to stop Brutus from letting Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral? He knows that

(a) the Roman mob loves Caesar and Antony

(b) Brutus is not a good orator

(c) they should not have killed Caesar

(d) Antony is a good orator who can sway the mob

Ans: (d) Antony is a good orator who can sway the mob

(vi) What prophecy does Antony make over Caesar’s dead body?

(a) Romans will see Caesar’s ghost roaming on the streets

(b) Rome will experience fierce civil war in which many people will die

(c) Rome will be ruled by Ate

(d) Roman women will smile at the death of Caesar

Ans: (b) Rome will experience fierce civil war in which many people will die

(vii) After listening to Brutus’ speech, the Third Citizen says ‘Let him be Caesar’. This clearly shows he

(a) has not understood Brutus’ reason for killing Caesar

(b) loved Caesar more than he loves Brutus

(c) loves Brutus more than he loved Caesar

(d) thinks Brutus killed Caesar to assume power

Ans: (c) loves Brutus more than he loved Caesar

(viii) Identify Antony’s tone when he calls the conspirators, ‘honourable men’.

(a) admiring 

(b) flattering 

(c) angry 

(d) mocking

Ans: (d) mocking

(ix) Antony’s reference to Caesar’s conquest of the Nervii is to..

(a) remind the mob of Caesar’s greatness as a warrior

(b) make the mob feel afraid of being attacked by the war-like race

(c) make the crowd weep for Caesar who died at war

(d) stop and collect his emotions as he is feeling very upset

Ans: (a) remind the mob of Caesar’s greatness as a warrior

(x) Antony remarked: 

Mischief, thou art afoot, 

Take thou what course thou wilt!.

What does this show him to be?

(a) A ruthless manipulator

(b) An honourable man

(c) A loyal friend

(d) A tactful man

Ans: (d) A tactful man

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6. Answer the following questions in about 30-40 words.

(a) How do the heavens ‘blaze forth’ the death of Julius Caesar?

Ans: Whenever a bright shooting star falls down from the sky and leaves a blazing light behind it, it signifies the death of a prince or king. Thus, when Caesar died, a star blazed forth in the sky.

(b) What does Calpurnia try to convince Caesar of?

Ans: Calpurnia tries to convince Caesar to not venture out on that day as she had dreamt of a bleeding statue of Caesar in which smiling Romans were dipping their hands. She considers it to be a bad omen and pleads with Caesar to stay indoors.

(c) Why does Calpurnia say “Caesar’s wisdom is consumed in confidence”? What does she mean?

Ans: Calpurnia says this because she is afraid that something terrible will happen to Caesar if he steps out. She means that he is overconfident because of his wisdom and bravery to face anything but the ill omens (bad signs) signify bad happenings.

(d) What does Calpurnia dream about Caesar? How does Decius Brutus interpret the dream?

Ans: Calpurnia dreamt that Caesar spouted blood from a hundred places and many Romans came and washed their hands in it. Decius Brutus interprets Calpurnia’s dream in a positive light to change Caesar’s mind about not going to the Senate House that day. He tells Caesar that the bleeding statue which Calpurnia saw in her dream signifies that Rome depends on him to renew its vitality. He also says that the smiling Romans who bathe their hands in his blood will consider having his belongings as treasures.

(e) What are the arguments put forward by Decius Brutus to convince Caesar to go to the Capitol?

Ans: First, Decius Brutus convinces Caesar that Calpurnia’s dream is a good omen. Second, he says the Senators want to crown him. If he does not go to the Senate, the senators may change their minds

(f) Why is Decius more successful than Calpurnia in persuading Caesar?

Ans: Decius appeals to Caesar’s vanity by telling him that the senators want to crown him, whereas Calpurnia only talks about her dream, which was ominous. It appears that Caesar is not very superstitious and his vanity overcomes any doubts that he has.

(g) What is the petition put before Caesar by the conspirators? How does Caesar respond to it?

Ans: The conspirators put a request before Caesar to repeal the banishment of Metellus Cimber’s brother. But Caesar is stubborn and responds to it by refusing the appeal. He says that he is unchanging as the Northern Star, which is known for its fixed position. Hence, he will not revoke his order at any cost, as this will undermine his authority and also render the laws made earlier meaningless.

(h) Who says “Et tu Brute”? When are these words spoken? Why?

Ans: The words ‘Et tu Brute’ are spoken by Caesar just before dying, when Brutus stabs him. It means, ‘You too, Brutus?’ Caesar speaks these words as he had not expected such a treacherous and disloyal act from Brutus, his trusted friend.

(i) In the moments following Caesar’s death, what do the conspirators proclaim to justify Caesar’s death?

Ans: In the moments following Caesar’s death, the conspirators proclaim that Caesar’s oppression is over with his killing. They announce ‘liberty, freedom and enfranchisement’ (right of citizenship), at public places to justify Caesar’s murder. This announcement is made to convince the Romans that with Caesar’s murder, democratic rights will be restored to them.

(j) Seeing the body of Caesar, Antony is overcome by grief. What does he say about Caesar?

Ans: Antony praises Caesar in every way possible. He recollects his conquests, glories, triumphs and spoils. He calls him ‘mighty’ and wonders how ‘low’ he lies in his death. He pays him a warm tribute by calling him a ‘bleeding piece of earth’ and ‘the ruins of the noblest man’.

(k) Whom does Antony call “the choice and master spirits of this age”? Why?

Ans: Antony calls Brutus and the other conspirators the choice and master spirits of this age. He says so because they had murdered Caesar and now Rome would be ruled by them. He uses flattery to win them over.

(l) How do Brutus and Cassius respond to Antony’s speech?

Ans: Brutus and Cassius had earlier refused Antony when he begged for his death. Now, they offered him a share of their power in reply to Antony’s speech.

(m) Why does Cassius object to allowing Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral? How does Brutus overcome this objection?

Ans: Cassius does not want Brutus to allow Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral because he is fearful that something unfortunate might happen to them, in case his words move the crowd. But Brutus overcomes Cassius’ objection by assuring him that he himself will address the people before Antony with the reasons for Caesar’s assassination and that Antony will not speak against them in any way.

(n) What are the conditions imposed by the conspirators before allowing Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral?

Ans: The conspirators laid down the following conditions on Antony’s speaking at Caesar’s funeral:

1. (i) He will speak only after Brutus has finished
2. speaking.
3. (ii) He will not blame the conspirators for killing Caesar.
4. (ii) He can speak whatever good he wants of Caesar but must mention that he is speaking this with the permission of all of them.

(o) When he is left alone with the body of Caesar, what does Antony call Brutus and the others?

Ans: When Antony is left alone with the body of Caesar, he refers to the conspirators, Brutus and the others as butchers as they stabbed Caesar without any pity and hesitation. He conspirators. seeks forgiveness from Caesar for being polite with the

(p) What prediction does Antony make regarding the future events in Rome?

Ans: Antony predicts that the country will witness a civil war which will be very destructive. Foul deeds will be so common that all feelings of compassion will vanish from the hearts of men. The ghost of Caesar shall roam about to take revenge and punish his enemies. The earth will be polluted by the evil smell of rotting bodies.

(q) What reasons does Brutus give for murdering Caesar?

or Why does Brutus kill Caesar? CBSE 2016

Ans: Brutus gives various reasons for assassinating Caesar. He says that Caesar had become ambitious and would have wronged the Romans if he had lived and became a dictator. He justifies Caesar’s killing by stating that he loved Caesar as a friend but not more than Rome and so conspirated against him for the sake of their country.

(r) Who says, “Let him be Caesar”? What light does this throw on the speaker?

Ans: The third citizen, who signifies the common citizens of Rome, speaks these words after Brutus has finished his speech justifying the reasons for Caesar’s death. Brutus also declares that the people can slay him if he becomes ambitious like Caesar. This shows that the citizens are fully satisfied with the reasons given by Brutus and they are all in praise for Brutus. They praise Brutus and show their sympathy for the act.

(s) Why is Antony’s speech more effective?

Ans: Antony appeals to the basic sentiments of the common people. He very cleverly directs his speech towards Caesar’s greatness as a human being. He, in that way. arouses the citizens’ feelings of revenge against the conspirators. So, his speech proves more effective than Brutus’ speech, as it is more logical and appeals to the minds of the people.

(t) At the end of the scene, what is the fate of Brutus and Cassius?

Ans: By his skilful oratory, Antony has aroused the anger and hatred of the crowd against Brutus, Cassius and other conspirators. The crowd plans to burn their houses. Followed by such a hostile, agitated and revengeful crowd, Brutus and Cassius have no option but to run away from Rome to save their lives because Roman people run to search and kill them.

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7. Julius Caesar and Antony reveal something about their character in their words and actions. We also learn about them from what other people say. Can you pick out the words that describe them from the box given below? Also, pick out lines from the play to illustrate your choice. 

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8. In the play Julius Caesar’, we meet the Roman mob. We find that as Brutus and Antony speak, the mob displays certain qualities and characteristics.

Given below are some characteristics of the mob. Complete the table by quoting the lines wherein these are revealed.

9. Antony employs a number of devices to produce the desired effect on the mob. These devices maybe described as rhetorical devices. He first speaks in such a manner that it seems to the mob that he is in full agreement with Brutus about Caesar. Then step by step he moves away from Brutus’ position, depicting Brutus as a villain and Caesar as a wronged man. Copy and complete the following table by showing how Antony builds the argument in Caesar’s favour.

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10 Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.

I. CAESAR Cowards die many a times before their deaths;

The valiant never taste of death but once.

Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.

It seems to me most strange that men should fear;

Seeing that death, a necessary end,

Will come when it will come.

(i) Choose the option that is relevant to (A) Assertion and (R) Reason.

Assertion (A) A brave person dies only once.

Reason (R) A brave person faces any difficult situation or challenges.

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(c) (A) is true but (R) is false.

(d) (A) is false but (R) is true.

Ans: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(ii) The strangest thing that Caesar ponders is why

(a) cowardly people die again and again

(b) brave people die only once

(c) men are afraid of death

(d) death is inevitable

Ans: (c) men are afraid of death

(iii) What is the basis for the fears expressed?

Ans: Calpurnia’s fears are due to the unearthly events reported in the past few days and the strange dream which she had the previous night.

(iv) Why has death been called a ‘necessary’ end?

Ans: Death is called the ‘necessary end’ as everything that take birth has to die.

II. But here’s a parchment with the seal of Caesar;

I found it in his closet, ’tis his will:

Let but the commons hear this testament-

Which, pardon me, I do not mean to read-

And they would go and kiss dead Caesar’s wounds

(i) Select the option that appropriately fills the blank. parchment: … will: testament

(a) dry land (b) front area (c) pulp (d) paper

Ans: (d) paper

(ii) Antony says he doesn’t mean to read the will because

(a) he feels it is confidential.

(b) he finds the contents inappropriate.

(c) the Romans will grieve for Caesar’s death.

(d) the Romans will kiss Caesar.

Ans: (c) the Romans will grieve for Caesar’s death.

(iii) Why does the speaker read Caesar’s will to the citizens?

Ans: Antony reads Caesar’s will to the citizens to play on their sympathy, and to make Caesar look like a great and kind ruler.

(iv) Identify the option of the technique used by Antony in the given extract.

(a) Reverse psychology

(b) Rhetoric

(c) Dramatic contrast

(d) Persuasion

Ans: (c) dramatic contrast

(v) Choose the option that lists the emotion of the citizens after listening to the ‘will’.

(a) aggressive

(b) nervous

(c) enraged

(d) berserk

(e) powerful

Ans: (c) enraged

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11. Given below are some questions based on a reading of the play ‘Julius Caesar.’ These questions are not for testing in the exam. These are for deeper understanding of the play and characters.

(a) Why was the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar hatched?

Ans: The conspiracy to assassinate Caesar was hatched to prevent Caesar from being crowned as the king of Rome. Cassius and Brutus didn’t want Caesar to become the dictator of Rome and rule over Romans, though for different reasons.

(b) Was Caesar really ambitious? Find evidence from the play to support your answer.

Ans: Caesar was not ambitious at all. He was an able and patriotic leader who had bought many glories to Rome. He was sympathetic towards the poor. He refused to be crowned thrice and was selfless as he promised seventy five drachmas (silver coins) to every Roman out of his possessions. Thus, he cannot be called ambitious in any way.

(c) What was Cassius’ motive for murdering Julius Caesar?

Ans: Cassius was jealous of Caesar’s growing popularity. He was afraid that Caesar will become the dictator of Rome soon; thus, he wished to murder Caesar.

(d) Why was it essential for the conspirators to include Brutus in the conspiracy?

Ans: It was essential for the conspirators to include Brutus so that their cause could be sustained in front of the Romans. They tricked Brutus to join them in the conspiracy to escape the blame for the unreasonable killing of Caesar.

(e) What were the mistakes made by Brutus that led to the failure of the conspiracy?

Ans: Brutus’ ignorance towards Cassius’ fear and objection to not let Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral led to the failure of the conspiracy. It was because of Brutus’ faith in Antony that gave the opportunity to Antony to turn the crowd against them and win over the Romans to Caesar’s side.

(f) Comment on Caesar’s friendship with Antony.

Ans: Antony was a dear friend of Caesar and vowed upon Caesar’s dead body to take revenge for his death. Antony held a special place in Caesar’s heart and life. This is evident, as the conspirators take him away before assassinating Caesar. They knew that he would intervene and save Caesar. Thus, Caesar’s and Antony’s friendship was deep and true.

(g) Write a brief character sketch of Antony.

Ans: Antony is a noble and strong Roman. He is a devoted follower of Caesar. He has a reputation of being militarily accomplished, politically shrewd and a skilful orator. His attitude persuades the conspirators to allow him to give a speech and his impactful speech moves the crowd against the conspirators. In short, he is an able and wise leader.

(h) What is the role of Julius Caesar’s ghost in the play, Julius Caesar?

Ans: The ghost of Julius Caesar appears twice in the play. Once, before Brutus when he is sleeping in a tent, it stood by his bedside and said nothing. The second time, it appears in the battle at Philippi, in front of Antonius and Octavius. The purpose of Caesar’s ghost was to make Brutus realise his mistake and repent for it.

(i) Why does Antony call Brutus ‘the noblest Roman of them all’?

Ans: Antony’s comment that Brutus was ‘the noblest Roman of them all’ is laced with sarcasm. He wishes to tell the public that Caesar was not ambitious but he does not state it directly. Thus, he cites instances and instigates the audience gradually. He calls Brutus ‘the noblest Roman of them all’ as he was the only conspirator who stabbed Caesar for the love of Rome, and to gain the trust and sympathy of the Romans.

(j) How do Brutus and Cassius meet their end?

Ans: Brutus wants that their forces should move to Philippi and attack the enemy. Cassius does not agree and leaves. On the plains of Philippi, Brutus and Cassius reach with their forces. With Octavius’ interference, their wrongdoing comes to an end. Then the forces of Cassius and Antony fight, in which Antony emerges victorious. Cassius could not accept this defeat and commits suicide. Brutus too is disheartened and kills himself with his own sword,

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12 A reporter covers the event of the assassination of Julius Caesar in the Senate giving graphic details and a catchy headline. Write the newspaper report in about 200 words.

Ans.

Julius Caesar Murdered

by a Press Reporter

Today was a dark day in Rome’s history. A great commander and general was assassinated in broad daylight by a group of conspirators. Julius Caesar came to the Senate House expecting to be crowned as the king of Rome. When Metellus Cimber requested Caesar to repeal his brother’s exile from Rome, Caesar refused it despite the request being seconded by Brutus and Cassius. On Caesar’s refusal, the conspirators, stabbed him one by one. Brutus, a good friend of Caesar, was the last one to stab him. Caesar was shocked to see that his good friend had also stabbed him. He cried, “You too, Brutus!” before he fell down and died. Then the conspirators shouted slogans of liberty, freedom and independence over his dead body. When Mark Antony, another good friend of Julius Caesar, saw this, he was shocked and asked the conspirators to kill him too, but Brutus refused his request. It is believed that Calpurnia, Caesar’s wife, had a premonition about Caesar’s death. She requested him to not step out from his home that day. However, Caesar did not listen to her and paid for it with his life. Thus, a great general’s life has been extinguished due to the dark deeds of some conspirators.

Julius Caesar Solutions Extra extract-based CBSE Class 10

Access Julius Caesar Solutions Extra Extract-Based Questions for CBSE Class 10, tailored for in-depth understanding and exam readiness. Practice with these extracts to excel in CBSE Class 10 English exams.

Extract 1

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

1. Caesar shall forth: the things that threaten’d me

Ne’er look’d but on my back; when they shall see

The face of Caesar, they are vanished.

(a) Where is Caesar planning to go to?

(b) What does the word ‘vanished’ mean in this context?

(c) Caesar said these words in reply to what request? this request?

(d) What omens were responsible for the other person making

Ans (a) Caesar is planning to go to the Senate House,

(b) The word ‘vanished’ here means ‘gone away’.

(c) Caesar said these words in reply to his wife Calpurnia’s request to not go out of his home that day.

(d) The bad omens responsible for Calpurnia making this request were a lioness giving birth on the streets, the dead coming out of their graves, blood of warriors falling on the Capitol and other ominous happenings.

Extract 2

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

2. Cowards die many times before their deaths;

The valiant never taste of death but once.

Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.

It seems to me most strange that men should fear;

(a) What was ‘strange’ for Caesar?

(b) Which word in the extract is a synonym of ‘brave’?

(c) What did Calpurnia see in her dream?

(d) What was the result of Caesar not being worried?

Ans. (a) It was strange for Caesar that people have fears.

(b) The word ‘valiant’ in the extract is a synonym of ‘brave’.

(c) Calpurnia saw a bleeding statue of Caesar in which smiling Romans were washing their hands.

(d) The result was that Caesar was killed that day.

Extract 3

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

3. Do not go forth to-day: call it my fear

That keeps you in the house, and not your own. We’ll

send Mark Antony to the senate-house:

And he shall say you are not well to-day:

Let me, upon my knee, prevail in this.

(a) What was Calpurnia’s fear? What made her feel so?

(b) Which word or phrase in the extract means ‘request”?

(c) How did Caesar react to her fear?

(d) Was Caesar’s decision changed later on? Why?

Ans. (a) Calpurnia’s fear was that something bad was going to happen to Caesar. Her dream and the bad omens made her feel so.

(b) The phrase ‘prevail in’ means ‘request’.

(c) Caesar did not seem to be affected by her fear, but he did not want to increase her anxiety. So, he decided to stay at home.

(d) Caesar’s changed his decision to not go to the Capitol that day later on due to Decius Brutus appealing to his vanity.

Extract 4

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

4. Shall Caesar send a lie?

Have I in conquest stretch’d mine arm so far,

To be afraid to tell graybeards the truth?

Decius, go tell them Caesar will not come.

(a) What place was Caesar supposed to go to?

(b) Who are the ‘graybeards’ that Caesar is referring to?

(c) Why had Decius come to Caesar’s place?

(d) What was Caesar’s final decision? Was it wise? CBSE 2013

Ans: (a) Caesar was supposed to go to the Senate House that day.

(b) The ‘graybeards’ that Caesar is referring to are the senators of Rome.

(c) Decius had come to persuade Caesar to go to the Senate House.

(d) On the persuasion of Decius, Caesar decided to go to the Senate House. But it was not a wise decision because Caesar was killed there.

Extract 5

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

5. This dream is all amiss interpreted;

It was a vision fair and fortunate:

(a) Which ‘vision’ is referred to here?

(b) The word. in the extract means the same as ‘incorrectly’ or ‘wrongly’.

(c) What is the speaker’s interpretation of the vision?

(d) What was Caesar’s reaction to what is said in this extract and its interpretation by the speaker?

Ans. (a) The ‘vision’ referred to here is Calpurnia’s dream in which she saw Roman people washing their hands in Caesar’s blood.

(b) ‘amiss’

(c) Decius Brutus interprets the dream as a happy one, as he feels it signifies that the Roman people depend on Caesar for their revitalisation and prosperity.

(d) Caesar’s reaction to Decius Brutus’ interpretation of Calpurnia’s dream was to agree with Declus, which prompted him to go to the Senate House.

Extract 6

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

6. How foolish do your fears seem now, Calpurnia!

I am ashamed I did yield to them.

Give me my robe, for I will go.

(a) Where did Caesar decide to go?

(b) What does the word ‘them’ in the extract signify?

(c) Why was Calpurnia afraid?

(d) What prompted Caesar to go where he wanted to go? CBSE 2015

Or (a) What were Calpurnia’s fears?

(b) Why did they seem foolish to Caeser?

(c) Where did Caeser want to go?

(d) What does the word ‘yield’ mean? CBSE 2020

Ans. (a) Caesar decided to go to the Senate House.

(b) The word ‘them’ signifies Calpurnia’s fear that the omens forecast Caesar’s death.

(c) Calpurnia was afraid that the unnatural occurrences and her dream served as omens predicting Caesar’s death as well as the end of peace in Rome.

(d) Decius Brutus’ positive interpretation of Calpurnia’s dream and his mentioning that the senators wanted to crown Caesar that day prompted Caesar to go to the Senate House.

Or (a) Calpurnia fears that her husband Caeser’s life is in danger.

(b) They seemed foolish to Caeser because another Senator named Decius Brutus has manipulated Calpurnia’s dreams as good omens.

(c) Caeser wants to go to the senate house.

(d) The word ‘yield’ means ‘give way under force or pressure.”

Extract 7

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

7. I could be well moved, if I were as you:

If I could pray to move, prayers would move me:

But I am constant as the Northern Star,

Of whose true-fix’d and resting quality

There is no fellow in the firmament.

(a) By what and whose prayers is the speaker not moved?

(b) Which word in the extract is an antonym of ‘variable’?

(c) Where was the speaker when he said these words?

(d) What was the ultimate outcome of Caesar’s refusal?

Ans: (a) Caesar is not moved by the prayers of Metellus Cimber to free his brother from banishment.

(b) The word ‘constant’ is an antonym of ‘variable’.

(c) Caesar was in the Senate House when he said these words.

(d) The ultimate outcome of Caesar’s refusal was that he was stabbed and killed by the conspirators.

Extract 8

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

8. If thou dost bend and pray and fawn for him, I spurn thee like a cur out of my way. CBSE 2019

(a) Identify the speaker of the above extract.

(b) Who was bending, praying and fawning?

(c) In what context have the above words been spoken?

(d) What do these words reveal about the character of the speaker?

Ans. (a) The given lines are spoken by Julius Caeser

(b) Metellius Cimber, along with Cassius and Brutus is bending, praying and fawning

(c) The given words are spoken by Caeser to refuse Metellius Cimber’s request for freeing his brother from banishment.

(d) The given lines indicate that the speaker is a strong-willed individual who does not tolerate traitors.

Extract 9

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

9. O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low?

Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs, spoils,

Shrunk to this little measure? Fare thee well.

(a) Why was Caesar lying so low?

(b) What is meant by ‘little measure’ in the extract?

(c) Who were responsible for Caesar lying low?

(d) What did the speaker request the others immediately after this?

Ans. (a) Caesar was lying so low because he had fallen down after being murdered by the conspirators.

(b) It means the small piece of ground on which Caesar’s body was lying.

(c) Cassius, Brutus, Casca and a few other conspirators were responsible for Caesar’s assassination.

(d) Immediately after saying this, Mark Antony, the speaker, requested the conspirators to kill him too.

Extract 10

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

10. I know not, gentlemen, what you intend,

Who else must be let blood, who else is rank:

If I myself, there is no hour so fit

As Caesar’s death hour, nor no instrument

Of half that worth as those your swords, made rich

With the most noble blood of all this world.

(a) Who does the ‘gentlemen’ refer to?

(b) What does the speaker request the ‘gentlemen’?

(c) Why did the speaker give this request?

(d) What was the response by the ‘gentlemen’ to the request?

Ans. (a) The word ‘gentlemen’ refers to the conspirators who killed Caesar.

(b) The speaker, Mark Antony, requested the ‘gentlemen’ to kill him too.

(c) Mark Antony gave this request knowing very well that they would not kill him at present, as their enmity was only against Caesar and not him. The request was simply to know their attitude towards him.

(d) The response by Brutus, a conspirator, was that they would not kill Antony because they killed Caesar as he was a tyrant and had terrorised Romans.

Extract 11

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

11. 0 Antony, beg not your death of us.

Though now we must appear bloody and cruel, Yet see

you but our hands

And this the bleeding business they have done:

(a) What reason had been given by Antony for begging his death and from whom?

(b) What does bleeding business’ refer to

(c) What had happened just before this conversation!

(d) What reason was given by the speaker for what had happened?

Ans:  (a) The reason given by Antony for begging his death from the conspirators who murdered Caesar was that he felt was such a great man.

that it was the best hour to die along with Caesar as he

(b) The phrase ‘bleeding business’ refers to the assassination of Caesar by the conspirators

(c) Just before this conversation, Caesar had been stabbed to death by the conspirators.

(d) The reason given by the speaker, Brutus, for what had happened was that Caesar was a turning into a tyrant who would have terrorised Romans.

Extract 12

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

12. Our reasons are so full of good regard

That were you, Antony, the son of Caesar,

You should be satisfied.

(a) Who does ‘Our’ refer to in the extract?

(b) Regarding what is the speaker supposed to give reasons and to whom?

(c) Which word in the extract is a synonym of ‘consideration’?

(d) What did Antony say in reply to the speaker?

Ans (a) The word ‘Our’ refers to the conspirators who murdered Caesar.

(b) The speaker is supposed to give reasons for Caesar’s assassination to Antony and the people of Rome.

(c) The word ‘regard” is the synonym of ‘consideration’

(d) In reply to the speaker, Antony said that he wanted to speak at Caesar’s funeral, as he had been a good friend of Caesar.

Extract 13

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

13. You know not what you do: do not consent

That Antony speak in his funeral:

(a) Identify the speaker of the given lines.

(b) Whose ‘funeral’ is being talked about?

(c) Why did the speaker raise this objection?

(d) Give the antonym of the word ‘consent? CBSE 2019

Ans:  (a) The given lines are spoken by Cassius, a senator and conspirator of Caeser’s assassination.

(b) Caeser’s funeral is being talked about in the given lines.

(c) The speaker, Cassius, raises this Objection because he fears that Antony, a great friend of Caeser’s, could sway the masses against them for murdering Caeser

(d) The antonym of the word ‘consent’ is ‘dissent’

Extract 14

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

14. You know not what you do: do not consent

That Antony speak in his funeral:

Know you how much the people may be moved By that

which he will utter?

(a) To what does the speaker object?

(b) What does the word ‘moved’ mean in the extract?

(c) What does the speaker anticipate will happen if Antony is allowed to speak at the funeral?

(d) Was the speaker’s apprehension justified? Why?

Ans. (a) The speaker (Cassius) objects to Brutus consenting to let Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral.

(b) The word ‘moved here means ‘affected emotionally.

(c) The speaker anticipates that the Romans will be so emotionally affected by Antony speaking at the funeral that they may turn against the conspirators.

(d) Yes, Cassius’ apprehension was justified because Antony was a fiery speaker and he enabled the Roman people to revolt against the conspirators.

Extract 15

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

15. Bu speak all good you can devise of Caesar, And say you do

it by our permission;

(a) Identify the speaker.

(b) Who is being granted permission?

(c) What is the speaker afraid of?

(d) What opinion do you form of the speaker?

Ans. (a) The speaker of these lines is Brutus.

(b) Antony is being granted permission to speak at Caesar’s funeral.

(c) The speaker, Brutus, is afraid that Antony may speak against Brutus and the other conspirators, so he warns Antony to speak only about Caesar and not about them at all.

(d) From these lines we understand that the speaker, Brutus, is a fair man because he allows Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral, despite knowing that Antony was very close to Caesar.

Extract 16

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

16. O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth,

That I am meek and gentle with these butchers! CBSE 2012

(a) What is the ‘bleeding piece of earth’ referred to here?

(b) Which expression in the extract means ‘I seek your forgiveness?

(c) Why was the speaker ‘meek and gentle’?

(d) Did the speaker later on change his attitude of being meek and gentle? With what effect?

Ans (a) Caesar’s dead body is referred to as ‘bleeding piece of earth’ here.

(b) The expression ‘pardon me’ means ‘I seek your forgiveness’.

(c) Antony was ‘meek and gentle’ with the conspirators because he wanted them to let him speak at Caesar’s funeral so that he can expose them and avenge Caesar’s death by inciting the Roman people to revolt against them.

(d) Antony later on changed his attitude when he gave a fiery speech at Caesar’s funeral. The effect was that the Roman people revolted against the conspirators.

Extract 17

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

17. Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves,

than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? CBSE 2014

(a) Who is speaking these lines to whom?

(b) What does ‘rather’ mean here?

(c) How did the speaker justify his action before this speech?

(d) Who gave his speech after this speaker had finished?

Ans. (a) Brutus is speaking these lines to the citizens of Rome who have gathered for Caesar’s funeral.

(b) The word ‘rather’ means ‘prefer that’ here.

(c) Brutus justified the killing of Caesar by telling the people that Caesar was highly ambitious and all the Romans would soon have become his slaves if he had not been stopped.

(d) Mark Antony gave his speech after Brutus had finished.

Extract 18

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

18. Good countrymen, let me depart alone,

And, for my sake, stay here with Antony:

(a) Identify the speaker and the occasion of the above lines.

(b) Which word in the extract means the same as ‘leave’?

(c) Why did the speaker not stay to hear Antony’s speech?

(d) What did Antony actually do after Brutus left? CBSE 2014

Ans (a) Brutus was ending his speech at Caesar’s funeral.

(b) The word which means the same as leave is ‘depart’.

(c) Brutus did not stay to hear Antony’s speech because he trusted Antony not to criticise him in his absence.

(d) After Brutus left, Antony gave a fiery speech, but without directly criticising the conspirators, to incite the Romans to revolt against them.

Extract 19

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

19. The noble Brutus

Hath told you Caesar was ambitious:

If it were so, it was a grievous fault,

And grievously hath Caesar answer’d it.

(a) Who is the speaker? Who does ‘you’ refer to?

(b) What does the word ‘grievous’ in the extract mean?

(c) How was Caesar punished for being ‘ambitious’?

(d) What happened after the speech of this speaker was over? CBSE 2014

Ans. (a) Mark Antony, one of Caesar’s loyal friends, is the speaker here. The word ‘you’ refers to the citizens of Rome.

(b) The word ‘grievous’ here means ‘serious’.

(c) Caesar was punished with the cost of his life for being ‘ambitious’.

(d) After Antony’s speech was over, the Roman citizens felt that what Antony had been saying was correct. They revolted against the conspirators and wanted to kill them.

Extract 20

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

20. He was my friend, faithful and just to me

But Brutus says he was ambitious

And Brutus is an honourable man. CBSE 2014

(a) Who is the speaker and who is he referring to as his friend?

(b) What is the significance of the word ‘but’ in the context

(c) What impact do these lines have on the listeners?

(d) Besides speaking about his friend’s faithfulness to him, what other good qualities of his friend does the speaker talk about?

Ans. (a) Mark Antony, Julius Caesar’s loyal friend, is the speaker here. He is referring to Caesar as his friend.

(b) The word ‘but’ brings out the sarcasm or mockery behind Antony’s words.

(c) Antony succeeds in appealing to the emotions of the listeners who believe that a great wrong has been done to Caesar. They become enraged and decide to avenge Caesar’s death.

(d) Mark Antony talks of Julius Caesar’s many good qualities which benefited ordinary Roman citizens like ransom money for prisoners filling the state’s treasury, donating in his will all his property for use by Roman citizens etc.

Extract 21

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

21. He hath brought many captives home to Rome

Whose ransoms did the general coffers fill:

Did this in Caesar seem ambitious?

When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept:

Ambition should be made of sterner stuff:

Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;

(a) What were the speaker’s sentiments at this time?

(b) What is the meaning of ‘ransoms’ in the extract?

(c) “Caesar hath wept” tells us what about him?

(d) What was the intention of the speaker in recounting Caesar’s good qualities?

Ans. (a) Antony was filled with grief as well as being angry at the brutal murder of Caesar.

(b) The word ‘ransoms’ here refers to the money paid into Rome’s treasury for return of the prisoners captured by them in various battles.

(c) Caesar’s weeping tells us that he was having feelings of compassion for poor Romans.

(d) Antony’s intention in recounting Caesar’s good qualities was to make the Romans feel that the conspirators were wrong in murdering Caesar.

Extract 22

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

22. This was the most unkindest cut of all;

For when the noble Caesar saw him stab,

Ingratitude, more strong than traitors’ arms.

Quite vanquish’d him: then burst his mighty heart;

(a) Which ‘cut’ was the ‘most unkindest’?

(b) What is meant by ‘Ingratitude’ in this extract?

(c) What could Caesar not bear?

(d) What happened after the speaker finished his speech?

Ans: (a) The stabbing by Brutas was the ‘most unkindest’ because Brutus was a good friend of Caesar.

(b) Ingratitude’ here means the blow struck by Brutus indiatitude towards Caesar

(c) Caesar coukt not bear to see his best friend among the conspirators.

(d) After Mark Antony finished his speech, the Roman citizens were incited and wanted to avenge Caesar’s kiting by kitting the conspiratore.

Extract 23

Read the following extracts carefully and answer the questions that follow.

23. They that have done this deed are honourable

What private griefs they have, alas, I know not,

That made them do it: CBSE 2016

(a) What deed have “They’ done!

(b) What does the word ‘griefs’ mean here?

(e) What did the speaker try to do with this speech?

(d) What other examples did the speaker give of Caesar’s goodness and generosity?

Ans (a) ‘They’, i.e. the conspirators, have assassinated Julius Caesar because they have misjudged him as an overambitious leader.

(b) ‘The word ‘griefs’ here means ‘feelings of loss’.

(e) Antony tried to incite the citizens to revolt against the conspirators with this speech.

(d) Antony gave the examples of Caesar’s will in which he donated all his possessions to the Roman citizens and how he filled Rome’s treasury with ransom money.

Julius Caesar Solutions Short Answer (SA) Type

Answer the following questions in 30-40 words.

1. What did Caesar ask his servant to tell the priest? What was its result?

Ans: Caesar asked his servant to bid the priest to perform a sacrifice in the name of the almighty for success and security. But the augurera (fortune tellers) sent a message to Caesar not to stir outside his home on that particular day as they could not find a heart in the sacrificed beast.

2. Why did Calpurnia try to stop Caesar from going to the Senate? CBSE 2014

or Why did Calpurnia try to prevent Caesar from going to the Senate House? Did she succeed in her attempt?

Ans. Calpurnia feared that something terrible would happen to Caesar. She felt this because in her dream she saw Caesar’s statue with many spouts, out of which blood was oozing and that the Romans were washing their hands with his blood. No, she did not succeed in her attempt because just when she was able to convince him, Decius Brutus very cunningly convinced Caesar, to go to the Senate House.

3. How did nature foretell Caesar’s death? CBSE 2014

or What were the events which Calpurnia had heard about and what effect did they have on her?

Ans. There were several unnatural occurrences that foretold Caesar’s death. Calpurnia had heard that a lioness had given birth on the streets. The graves had opened, with the dead coming out. Fierce warriors were seen fighting in the clouds and blood was drizzling upon the Capitol. Neighing of horses was heard. Dying men were groaning and ghosts were heard shrieking about the streets.

All this resulted in Calpurnia feeling that something bad would happen to Caesar that day if he ventured outside his home.

4. What was Caesar’s belief about death?

Ans. Caesar’s belief about death was very practical. He believed that death is inevitable and that cowards fear death and experience it often before their actual death. In contrast, the brave taste death only once. He found it very strange that men fear death, knowing that it is a necessary end.

5. How does Decius Brutus interpret Calpurnia’s dream? CBSE 2017

Ans. Decius Brutus interprets Calpurnia’s dream as a good omen. He explains that Caesar’s statue spouting blood in many pipes, in which many smiling Romans bathed, signifies that due to his influence, Rome will revive and that great men shall gather around Caesar and stain their handkerchiefs in his blood which will serve as colours added to their coat of arms.

6. Why does Decius Brutus interpret the dream to flatter Caesar?

Ans. Decius Brutus interprets Calpurnia’s dream to change Caesar’s mind about staying back at home. He flatters Caesar because he had taken the responsibility of bringing Caesar to the Senate House where the conspirators had planned to assassinate him. Their plan would have failed if Caesar would not have changed his decision.

7. The word ‘Aside’ has been frequently used in the play. What is meant by it?

Ans. ‘Aside’ is a literary device which is frequently used in plays. It is used to depict the thoughts in the back of the mind of the character, which should be conveyed to the people watching the play, but are not known by the other actors in the play. As a play is being played on a stage, it adds an element of reality to the characters.

8. Was Julius Caesar proud and overconfident? Why?

Ans. Julius Caesar was a great warrior and leader. He was proud of his achievements. He was overconfident and thus paid a very heavy price. Because of his overconfidence and ignorance lost his life. about his wife’s intuition and potential of his conspirators, he lost his life.

9. Was the plea of Metellus Cimber the actual reason to stab Caesar to death?

Ans. No, the plea of Metellus Cimber for his brother Publius Cimber was not the actual reason to kill Caesar. In fact, this was used to death. as an excuse to bring out Caesar’s arrogance so as to stab him o death.

10. Bring out the irony in Caesar’s decision to go to the Senate House in the light of the incidents that happen over there.

Ans. Caesar feels that Calpurnia’s dream had been misinterpreted by her and Decius had justified its significance appropriately. As a result, he decides to go to the Senate House. But, when Caesar arrives at the Senate House and dismisses Metellus’ plea, he is brutally assassinated by the conspirators. Hence, his decision proves to be ironical.

11. Why does Cinna says ‘Run hence, proclaim, cry it about the streets? What does he mean?

Ans. Cinna says this after assassinating Caesar. He means that they should now declare the freedom of Rome from the tyranny of Caesar in front of the public in the streets.

12. What is ironical about Julius Caesar’s murder in relation to the preceding events? CBSE 2014

Ans. The unnatural occurrences (including Calpurnia’s dream) preceding Caesar’s murder actually served as a warning to Caesar. However, he failed to heed the warning. His overconfidence and utter ignorance, which he thought showed his courage, ironically led him to his death.

13. Was Brutus noble in his intention to assassinate Caesar?

Ans. Brutus had no personal grudges to have been involved in the conspiracy, but he was influenced to become a part of Caesar’s assassination. Brutus did so as he was a patriotic leader and loved Rome more than anything else. His misjudgement of Caesar as ambitious and his fear that Caesar would become a tyrant convinced him to become a part of this conspiracy.

14. What were Cassius’ reasons to kill Caesar?

Ans, Cassius was jealous, envious and insecure due to Caesar’s growing popularity among the Romans. He was afraid that Caesar may become a dictator one day as Cassius thought of him as an ambitious and power hungry leader. These reasons sowed in him the seeds of conspiracy to assassinate Caesar.

15. How can you say that Brutus was a supporter of the republican and democratic spirit?

Ans. Brutus was a noble and patriotic leader. He was an avid supporter of free representative government. It is evident from his active part in Caesar’s assassination, because his sole reason of participation was protecting and safeguarding the freedom of Romans against the misjudged ambitious Caesar.

16. Who do you think is a manipulative leader out of Brutus and Cassius?

Ans. Cassius is indeed a manipulative leader out of Brutus and him, as he successfully draws Brutus into the conspiracy by flattering him in the name of democratic Rome and Caesar’s ill ambitions. He asserts his strong will to assassinate Caesar to Brutus. Brutus, on the other hand, fails to question Cassius’ intentions even once and misjudges Caesar.

17. Why did Cassius tell Brutus not to allow Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral?

Ans. Cassius tells Brutus not to allow Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral because he was afraid that his speech might move the crowd and turn them against the conspirators. He was fearful that something bad would come their way if Brutus lets Antony speak.

18. How does Brutus convince the Romans that Caesar deserved death? CBSE 2013

or How does Brutus win the heart of the Roman mob? CBSE 2012

or What argument did Brutus put forward in defence of Caesar’s murder? CBSE 2017

Ans. Brutus satisfied the hearts of the Roman mob by giving several reasons which were the grounds for Caesar’s assassination. He told the Romans that Caesar had become ambitious and wished to enslave them all. He masked Caesar’s patriotism with selfish motives and misinterpreted them as his greed for the crown and power.

19. “Let him be Caesar”, said a Roman. What does the statement depicts about the mob’s view?

Ans. The Romans seem to be content and convinced by the reasons Brutus gave them for Caesar’s assassination. It portrays the herd mentality of the Romans by a sudden change of opinion due to a reasoned oration by Brutus.

20. Bring out the irony in the lines, “Good countrymen Let me depart alone. And, for my sake, stay here with Antony”?

Ans. The irony in the above lines is that Brutus, unknowingly sets the stage for Antony to inflame the crowd to avenge Caesar’s death through his oration. By telling the crowd to stay and listen to Antony, he digs his own grave. 

21. Why does Antony refer to ‘Brutus’ cut on ‘Caesar’s body as ‘the most unkindest cut of all’?

Ans. Antony refers to Brutus’ cut as ‘the most unkindest cut of all’ because Brutus was a very dear and trusted friend of Caesar. Caesar did not expect him to be a part of his assassination and thus, the cut by Brutus stabbing him not only hurt him physically, but also emotionally.

22. How did Caesar’s will infuriate the Romans! CBSE 2015

or What did Caesar leave for the Romans in his will? CBSE 2015

Ans. Caesar’s will infuriated the Romans because it showcased Caesar’s selflessness and love for them and the country The fact that Caesar had left all his private walks and orchards for common pleasures and seventy five drachmas for each Roman out of his personal possessions enraged the public regarding his assassination and made them realise that Caesar had been wronged.

23. How did Mark Antony prove to be Caesar’s true friend?

Ans. Mark Antony was very close to Julius Caesar and Caesar held a special place in his heart for Antony. Antony was very loyal and faithful towards Caesar. Caesar’s death shook him deeply as he genuinely cared and wanted to see him crowned as the king of Rome. Antony proved to be a true friend as he avenged Caesar’s death successfully.

24. Was Caesar really ambitious? How can you say so?

Ans. No, Caesar was not ambitious on personal grounds. In fact, he didn’t crave any post, as he refused the crown thrice. Another fact that also proves his generous attitude towards the Romans was that, in his will, he opened his parks and gardens for the Romans and also gave seventy five drachmas to each one of them.

Julius Caesar Solutions Long Answer (LA) Type

Answer the following questions in 150 words.

1. Both Adolf Hitler and Gandhiji were said to be great orators. While Gandhiji used his skills to spread non-violence, Hitler used his skills to push the world into a world war. What do you think good orators should be like? Using references from the chapter, answer in 100-120 words.

Ans: Gandhiji used his oratorical skills to spread the message of non-violence so that the country could obtain its freedom from the British through peaceful means. He used this method because he realised that Indians could not match the British in terms of firepower. Thus, violent means like an armed rebellion would not be successful, as had happened during the 1867 mutiny. In contrast, Hitler used his oratory in an evil way. Though his intentions were to uplift his nation, he plunged the world into a war. Actually, a great orator should handle his power of persuasion with utmost care. If one has this power, then one should choose one’s words very wisely, as they make a deep impact. In the play ‘Julius Caesar’, Antony displays the qualities of a true orator. First he convinces the conspirators to not kill him and let him speak to the crowd. Then, he instigates the crowd for the greater good. Thus, a good orator should always think of what he can bring about through his words which will be good for the majority of people.

2. ‘Not that I loved Caesar less, but I loved Rome more.” Brutus says this as he justifies to the Romans why Caesar was assassinated by them. Do you agree with Brutus? Justify your answer in 150 words by giving examples from the play. What values does Brutus display as he says this line to the Romans? CBSE 2014

Ans. Yes, I agree with Brutus’ justification for killing Julius Caesar. Brutus was patriotic and felt that Rome would be ruined if Caesar was crowned, as then Caesar would rule like a dictator. Although Brutus himself was a great friend of Caesar, he sacrificed his friendship for the betterment of his countrymen. This is proved when he says “Not that I loved Caesar less, but that I loved Rome more” and “As Caesar loved me, I weep for him; as he was fortunate, I rejoice at it; as he was valiant, I honour him: but, as he was ambitious, I slew him.” By saying these lines, Brutus displays the values of idealism, patriotism and sacrifice. He was willing to go to any lengths, including his reputation as an honest and upright citizen, to protect his countrymen from what he thought would be a despotic rule by Julius Caesar.

3. “O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth that I am meek and gentle with these butchers!” Antony proves to be a true friend and an ideal citizen who plans revenge for a wrong deed done. Impressed by his true friendship and loyalty, write an article on the topic ‘Friendship and Loyalty Makes Life Worth Living.”

Ans.

Friendship and Loyalty

Makes Life Worth Living

Any person’s life is a unique and interesting experience for that person. It takes one through myriad experiences of success, failure, betrayal and much more. What comes as a cool breeze in this desert of continuous struggles is friendship and loyalty of close friends and associates, just like Antony’s loyalty to Julius Caesar did in ancient Rome. Such friendships truly make life worth living, as they perform a number of functions which make life truly enjoyable. They heal the wounds others, our ‘enemies’, have created. Loyalty enriches our life in a positive way so that we feel happy that we have loyal friends. Personal relations sometimes get clouded due to personal motives, greed and jealousy, but friendship and loyalty always remain pure. Thus, we must strive hard to overcome personal shortcomings and be an ideal friend to those whom we consider as having similar values in life to us. In that way, we can make their life worth living.

4. “This was the unkindest cut of all,

For, when the noble Caesar saw him stab, Ingratitude

more strong than traitor’s arms, Quite vanquished him.”

According to Antony, when Brutus stabbed Caesar, a bloody deed was compounded with ingratitude. It wasn’t the wound that killed Caesar, says Antony, but Brutus’ ingratitude. Keeping the above views in mind, write about the importance of gratitude in one’s life.

Ans. Gratitude is one of many positive emotions. It’s about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciating the things that we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family and even access to computers. It’s about taking a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are when something good happens, whether it’s a small thing or a big thing. Making a habit of gratitude can also be good for us. Like other positive emotions, feeling grateful on a regular basis can have a big effect on our lives. Antony feels Brutus had been ungrateful to his friend Caesar and that, more than the wound, it was his act of ingratitude that killed Caesar. Brutus forgot his friendship due to his blind faith in the conspirators. Brutus was not fair to Caesar and, when Caesar realised this, he lost his will to live.

5. “Cowards die many times before their deaths;

The valiant never taste of death but once.

Of all the wonders that I yet have heard.

It seems to me most strange that men should fear. Seeing

that death, a necessary end

Will come when it will come.

It is true that a coward dies many times as he sacrifices himself, his respect and his wishes many times. But brave people live a life of dignity and die only once. Inspired by this discussion, write a letter to your cousin discussing the value of bravery in life. You are Kriti.

Ans. 

A-23/Central Street

Bangalore-560023

19th November, 20XX

Dear Samrat

I want especially to tell you a echo the thoughts of many great thinkers of this world. He said that cowards ‘die’ many times during their lives while vallant people die only once. Fear of losing someone or something. fear of pain, fear of suffering etc make us cowards. But, in order to get rid of these fears, we lose our respect, our willpower and our confidence. On the other hand, brave people die only once. They live a life of principles on their own terms and for the values which they hold dear to their hearts. Thus, they explore infinite possibilities of life and die only once, and that too gracefully. Their death does not lower their esteem or their respect in other people’s minds.

Yours lovingly

Kriti

6. Tables can be turned if the enemy is dealt with carefully and cleverly. How does Antony succeed in avenging the death of his dear friend Caesar? What important message does he teach the readers?

Ans. Caesar’s death shattered Antony emotionally, but he very shrewdly kept his cool and decided to deal with the conspirators and pay them back in the same coin but at an appropriate time. He, therefore didn’t let his emotions get hold of him. He adopted a friendly attitude and befriended the conspirators to outwit them. Very craftily, he turned the tables on them through his funeral speech. He convincingly swayed the crowd in favour of the dead Caesar and turned the public against Caesar’s conspirators, who had to flee for their lives. Thus, his calculated approach helped him avenge Caesar’s death. Through Antony we learn that acting impulsively can be harmful. One should think coolly during a crisis.

7. Now let it work. Mischief thou art afoot.

Take thou what course thou wilt!

Antony seeks justice by getting the crowd to kill the conspirators. But to correct a wrong, one cannot commit another wrong. Write a speech for the school assembly on ‘The Ends do not Justify the Means. CBSE 2014

Ans. Respected Principal Sir, learned teachers and my dear friends. Today I, Vinita Singh of class X-B, will speak on the topic. The Ends do not Justify the Means’.

In the historical play, ‘Julius Caesar’, it is shown that the conspirators murdered Caesar because they felt that he may become a dictator. However, they should not have taken the law into their own hands. Although they achieved their goal, they did not employ proper means. They could have found other acceptable means to curb Caesar’s ambition, Mark Antony found an acceptable method to avenge Caesar’s murder by inciting Roman citizens against the conspirators. The hunting down of the conspirators due to a popular revolt by the citizens was an acceptable means of taking revenge for Caesar’s murder.

Thank you!

8. Do you agree that the assassination of Julius Caeser was a deliberate move to satisfy the ambitions and aspirations of a few? Justify. CBSE 2019

Ans. I agree with the statement that the assassination of Julius Caeser was a deliberate move to satisfy the ambition and aspiration of a few. The play “Julius Caesar” essentially shows that how political ambitions can be dangerous. Julius Ceaser a just and practical general of Rome was assassinated by a few Senators who feared Caeser’s power. They were jealous of Caeser’s growing fame and popularity. Hence, they did not want him to become the king. They wanted to usurp the power and keep it for themselves. We can see the evidence of their malicious motives in the way they react to the fact that Antony would be allowed to speak at the funeral. They knew that if Antony is allowed to speak at Caeser’s funeral their true motive of personal vengeance would come forward. They also knew that they had no real reason to kill Caeser and thus, would not be able to justify their actions to the Roman masses.

FAQs on Julius Caesar Solutions

The 19 most frequently asked questions for Class 10 under the CBSE Curriculum from the Literature Reader, Communicative English (101) have been discussed below.

1. Who was Julius Caesar in class 10?

Ans: Julius Caesar was a powerful Roman leader known for his military and political achievements. In Class 10, students learn about him through Shakespeare’s play, which highlights his ambition, betrayal by his friends, and assassination, marking a significant event in Roman history.

2. What grade is Julius Caesar taught?

Ans: Julius Caesar is taught in Class 10, usually as part of the CBSE English Communicative (101) curriculum or in the Literature Reader, where students study it as a dramatic work by Shakespeare.

3. What is the theme of Julius Caesar class 10?

Ans: The main theme of Julius Caesar includes power, betrayal, ambition, and the consequences of political decisions. It shows how power can corrupt and how betrayal by close friends, like Brutus, can have tragic consequences.

4. What is the summary of Julius Caesar?

Ans: Julius Caesar is about the rise and fall of a Roman leader. He is admired for his military successes, but his ambition leads to his assassination by a group of senators, including his friend Brutus. This results in chaos, war, and the fall of those responsible.

5. What are the main points of Julius Caesar?

Ans: The play’s main points include Caesar’s growing power, the conspiracy to assassinate him, his betrayal by Brutus, his death, and the aftermath, leading to civil war. It also explores themes of loyalty and power.

6. What is Julius Caesar famous for?

Ans: Julius Caesar is famous for his military conquests, political leadership, and the significant impact of his assassination, which led to the downfall of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.

7. What is the main idea of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar?

Ans: The main idea is the danger of unchecked power and the moral dilemma of betrayal. The play examines how ambition can lead to downfall and how those in power should be cautious of those around them.

8. Why did Shakespeare write Julius Caesar?

Ans: Shakespeare wrote Julius Caesar to explore themes of power, politics, and betrayal in a historical context, reflecting concerns about leadership and loyalty that were relevant to his time and remain universal.

9. What is the summary of Remember Caesar?

Ans: “Remember Caesar” is a story about revenge and justice in which characters recall Caesar’s legacy, warning of the consequences of treachery and violence. It serves as a moral reflection on the events of Caesar’s assassination.

10. What is the main message of Julius Caesar?

Ans: The main message is that ambition, betrayal, and political conflict can lead to tragic consequences. The play also suggests that true leadership requires wisdom, humility, and caution about the trustworthiness of others.

11. What is the summary of Augustus Caesar’s world?

Ans: Augustus Caesar’s World highlights the rise of Augustus Caesar, Julius Caesar’s adopted son, who established the Roman Empire after Caesar’s death, bringing a period of peace known as the Pax Romana.

12. What is the most famous line from Julius Caesar?

Ans: The most famous line from the play is “Et tu, Brute?”, meaning “You too, Brutus?” which Caesar says when he realizes that his friend Brutus has betrayed him.

13. What are Caesar’s dying words?

Ans: Caesar’s dying words, “Et tu, Brute?”, express his shock and disbelief that Brutus, whom he trusted, would join in the conspiracy to kill him.

14. Why Julius Caesar is very famous?

Ans: Julius Caesar is famous for his role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire, his military victories, his reform policies, and his assassination, which marked a turning point in world history.

15. What is Julius Caesar’s slogan?

Ans: One of Julius Caesar’s famous slogans is “Veni, Vidi, Vici”, which means “I came, I saw, I conquered,” signifying his swift and decisive military victories.

16. What are 10 facts about Julius Caesar?

Ans: 

• Born in 100 BC
• A brilliant military general
• Conquered Gaul
• Formed the First Triumvirate
• Declared dictator for life
• Reformed the calendar
• Assassinated on the Ides of March
• His death signaled the collapse of the Roman Republic.
• Adopted Augustus as heir
• Caesar’s legacy lives on through the Roman Empire.

17. What is Julius Caesar’s story?

Ans: Julius Caesar was a Roman general who gained power and established himself as the dictator of Rome. His rise to power threatened the Roman Republic, leading to his assassination by conspirators who feared his ambition. His death caused political chaos, leading to the establishment of the Roman Empire.

18. What happened to Caesar’s 10th Legion?

Ans: Caesar’s 10th Legion was his favorite and most trusted military unit. After his death, the legion continued to serve under his successors, playing a key role in securing power for Augustus.

19. Is Julius Caesar a true story?
Ans: Yes, Julius Caesar is based on real historical events. He was a Roman leader who played a crucial role in the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.