Julius Caesar

Exercise Questions

MCQ

Question 1: When Caesar says "Nor heaven nor earth have been at peace tonight" he sounds ……………

1. Worried
2. Angry
3. Joyous
4. Frightened
   
   Answer: (a) Worried

Question 2: Caesar’s reference to the senators as ‘graybeards’ shows his ………………….

1. Confidence
2. Cowardice
3. Arrogance
4. Ambition
   
   Answer: (a) confidence

Question 3: Decius Brutus changes Caesar’s mind about going to the Senate by appealing to his …………..

1. Ambition
2. Vanity
3. Greed
4. Generosity
   
   Answer: (b) Vanity

Question 4: The offer that Cassius makes to Antony after Caesar’s assassination is that ………………..

1. The conspirators would like to be friends with him
2. He may take Caesar’s body to the pulpit and speak to the crowd praising Caesar for his achievements.
3. His recommendations will be as strong as that of the conspirators while distributing the powers and benefits to friends
4. He may join the conspiracy against Caesar
   
   Answer: (c) His recommendations will be as strong as that of the conspirators while distributing the powers and benefits to friends

Question 5: Cassius tries to stop Brutus from letting Antony speak at Caesar’s funeral as he……………..

1. Knows the Roman mob loves Caesar and Antony
2. Knows Brutus is not a good orator
3. Knows they should not have killed Caesar
4. Knows Antony is a good orator who can sway the mob
   
   Answer: (d) Knows Antony is a good orator who can sway the mob

Question 6: What prophecy does Antony make over Caesar’s dead body?

1. Romans will see Cesar’s ghost roaming on the streets
2. Rome will experience fierce civil war in which many people will die
3. Rome will be ruled by Ate
4. Roman women will smile at the death of Caesar
   
   Answer: (b) Rome will experience fierce civil war in which many people will die

Question 7: After listening to Brutus’ speech, the Third Citizen says ‘Let him be Caesar’. This clearly shows he ……………………..

1. Has not understood Brutus’ reason for killing Caesar
2. Loved Caesar more than he loves Brutus
3. Loves Brutus more than he loved Caesar
4. Thinks Brutus killed Caesar to assume power
   
   Answer: (c) Loves Brutus more than he loved Caesar

Question 8: When Antony calls the conspirators ‘honourable men’ his tone is …………………….

1. Admiring
2. Flattering
3. Angry
4. Mocking
   
   Answer: (d) Mocking

Question 9: Antony’s reference to Caesar’s conquest of the Nervii is to …………………

1. Remind the mob of Caesar’s greatness as warrior
2. Make the mob feel afraid of being attacked by the war-like race
3. Make the crowd weep for Caesar who died at war
4. Stop and collect his emotions as he is feeling very upset
   
   Answer: (a) Remind the mob of Caesar’s greatness as warrior

Question 10: Antony’s remark Mischief, thou art afoot. Take thou what course thou wilt!, shows him to be ……………….

1. A ruthless manipulator
2. An honourable man
3. A loyal friend
4. A tactful man
   
   Answer: (d) A tactful man