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Julius Caesar Act 3 Scene 1: ICSE Class 10 workbook answers

Get notes, workbook solutions, summary, questions and answers, and pdf of the drama/play Julius Caesar (Act 3 Scene 1) by William
Shakespeare, which is part of ICSE Class 10 English. However, the notes should only be treated as references, and changes should be
made according to the needs of the students.

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Workbook answers
Multiple Choice Questions
Context questions
Extra/additional MCQs
Extra/additional questions and answers

Summary

The scene starts outside the Capitol, where Caesar arrives with his supporters and the conspirators. As Caesar approaches, the
soothsayer reminds him that the Ides of March have come. Artemidorus and Decius try to hand petitions to Caesar, but he arrogantly
brushes them off, saying he will read them later.

Caesar then goes into the Capitol with the senators, including the conspirators. Popilius whispers something to Cassius that worries him,
but Brutus reassures Cassius when he sees Popilius smile at Caesar. The conspirators are relieved. As planned, Trebonius draws Mark
Antony away from Caesar.

Inside the Capitol, Caesar sits on the throne. Metellus Cimber kneels before Caesar and petitions to repeal his brother’s banishment. But
Caesar refuses arrogantly, saying he stands firmly by his decisions. Seeing no other way, Casca strikes the first blow at Caesar from
behind his neck. The other conspirators surround Caesar, stabbing him repeatedly. Lastly, Brutus delivers the final blow, at which
Caesar utters his famous words, “Et tu, Brute?” before dying at the base of Pompey’s statue.

Chaos ensues on the streets as the public runs around in fear and confusion. The conspirators emerge, pleading with the senators and the
public not to panic. Antony, shocked at what has happened, runs home. He sends his servant back to check if the conspirators plan to
harm him too. The servant cleverly flatters the conspirators, after which Brutus ensures Antony’s safety.

Antony soon arrives, grieving over Caesar’s body and almost offering to let the conspirators kill him too out of loyalty to Caesar. But
Brutus assures him that there is no malice against Antony. All conspirators make gestures of friendship with Antony, but Cassius
remains suspicious of his motives.

Antony then requests to speak at Caesar’s funeral. Cassius objects, but Brutus allows it, provided Antony speaks only with their
permission and after Brutus has spoken first. Antony agrees, so the conspirators depart, leaving him alone with the body.

Alone now, Antony emotionally accuses the conspirators of butchering Caesar. He prophesies that Caesar’s death will bring civil war
and destruction to Italy. When a servant informs him of Octavius Caesar’s impending arrival, Antony sends a message that Octavius
should wait awhile, as Rome is not a safe place for him.

Workbook answers

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Caesar compared himself to the

a. northern star b. the sun c. God d. stars in the universe

Answer: a. northern star

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2. Caesar lay dead at the base of the statue of

a. Pompey b. Junius Brutus c. Cato d. his ancestor

Answer: a. Pompey

3. After the murder of Caesar, Antony

a. runs to his house amazed b. attacks the conspirators c. kills himself d. stirs the mob to kill the conspirators

Answer: a. runs to his house amazed

4. Antony is allowed to speak in the funeral of Caesar on the following condition:

a. he will speak only after Brutus has spoken b. he will not speak good of Caesar c. he will blame Caesar d. he will support the
conspirators for murdering Caesar

Answer: a. he will speak only after Brutus has spoken

5. Antony addresses Caesar’s dead body as

a. an honourable man b. a deer hunted by the evil doers c. bleeding piece of earth d. a purger of Rome

Answer: c. bleeding piece of earth

6. At the end of the scene

a. a servant of Octavius enters b. the servant informs Antony of the arrival of Octavius c. Antony stops Octavius to enter Rome for the
time being. d. All of the above

Answer: b. the servant informs Antony of the arrival of Octavius

Context questions

QUESTION 1

Caesar (to the soothsayer) The Ides of March are come

Soothsayer-Ay Caesar, but not gone
ARTEMIDORUS – Hail Caesar! Read this schedule.
DECIUS- Trebonius doth desire you to o’er read,
At your best leisure, this his humble suit

1. What does Caesar answer to the people who want him to read their suit? Who does Caesar get annoyed with? Why?

Answer: Caesar tells Artemidorus that he will read his suit last as it is something that touches Caesar personally. Caesar gets annoyed
with Artemidorus because of his persistence in asking Caesar to read his petition immediately.

2. What does Popilus say to Cassius? Why does Cassius get tensed? What does he instruct Casca to do?

Answer: Popilius wishes Cassius good luck and success in his “enterprise” today. This makes Cassius tensed as he fears their
conspiracy has been discovered. He instructs Casca to be sudden in striking Caesar and not wait any longer.

3. What makes Brutus tell Cassius to be calm?

Answer: Brutus notices that Popilius is smiling at Caesar and Caesar’s face does not show any anger or fear. This makes Brutus assure
Cassius that Popilius was not talking about their conspiracy and there is no cause for worry.

4. Who takes Antony out of the way? Why? What is Metellus Cimber’s suit to Caesar? State three instances to show Caesar’s
high handedness in not granting Metellus Cimber’s suit.

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Answer: Trebonius takes Antony out of the way as part of the conspirators’ plan. Metellus Cimber pleads with Caesar to repeal the
order banishing his brother Publius Cimber. Three instances showing Caesar’s high-handedness: 1) He says prayers and flattery will not
move him 2) He spurns anyone trying to plead for Publius Cimber like kicking a dog 3) He refuses to alter his decision declaring
himself as constant as the Northern star.

QUESTION 2

CAESAR- 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 …………

1. Who does Caesar compare himself to in the blanks in the extract? How does he compare himself to the object? Mention two
qualities Caesar boasts about himself.

Answer: Caesar compares himself to the Northern star. He says like the northern star which has a fixed and constant position in the sky,
he is also fixed and constant in his decisions and qualities. The two qualities he boasts about are being unshakable and unwavering.

2. What is the outcome of Caesar’s high-handedness? Who strikes Caesar first and who strikes him last?

Answer: Caesar’s high-handedness and arrogance make the conspirators attack him. Casca strikes Caesar first while Brutus strikes him
last.

3. What are Caesar’s famous words before he falls? What is the significance of his last words?

Answer: Caesar’s famous last words are “Et tu, Brute? Then fall Caesar!”. This shows his disbelief and shock that even his dear friend
Brutus has betrayed him. It highlights the deep personal betrayal Caesar felt.

4. What is the reaction of the people when Caesar falls? How does Brutus try to appease the people?

Answer: The people are terrified, running around and crying out as if it is doomsday. Brutus tells them not to be frightened and to stand
still, assuring them their ambition’s debt is paid.

5. How does Brutus show that he has performed an honourable deed? What does it tell us about Brutus?

Answer: Brutus asks the conspirators to wash their hands in Caesar’s blood to show they have purged rather than murdered Caesar. This
shows Brutus’ idealism in trying to justify the murder as a noble deed rather than a crime.

QUESTION 3

Stoop Romans, stoop,

And let us bathe our hands in Caesar’s blood up to the elbow and besmear our swords

1. Who is the speaker? What does the speaker want the conspirators to do after this action?

Answer: The speaker is Brutus. He wants the conspirators to walk to the marketplace waving their bloody swords and crying “Peace,
freedom and liberty!”.

2. Where does Caesar lie dead? Who does Cassius want to lead?

Answer: Caesar lies dead at the base of Pompey’s statue. Cassius wants Brutus to lead.

3. Who enters after the extract? Why has the person come there? What has he been asked to do? What has that person been
ordered to tell Brutus? What does Brutus have to vouchsafe?

Answer: Antony’s servant enters. He has come on Antony’s request to confirm his safety from the conspirators. The servant has been
asked by Antony to kneel before Brutus. He is ordered to tell Brutus that Antony loved Caesar but honors and loves Brutus more now.
Brutus has to assure safe passage for Antony if he comes to meet Brutus.

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4. What does Brutus assure the person?

Answer: Brutus assures Antony’s servant that Antony will be safe and can depart untouched if he comes to meet Brutus.

QUESTION 4

ANTONY -O mighty Caesar!

Dost thou lie so low?
Are all thy conquests, glories, triumphs spoils shrunk to this little measure?
Fare thee well.

1. What does Antony wish for? Why does he make such a wish?

Answer: Antony wishes to be killed by the conspirators and placed next to Caesar’s corpse, as he wants to die nobly like Caesar rather
than live without him.

2. What reason does Brutus give for not granting Antony’s wish? How does he justify to Antony the reason for murdering
Caesar?

Answer: Brutus says they only appear bloody and cruel but their hearts are pitiful. He says they killed Caesar out of pity for Rome’s
general wrongs, to drive out Caesar’s ambition which would have harmed Rome.

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?

Answer: Brutus says their swords and arms have no malice towards Antony. Antony shakes hands with the conspirators, declaring love
and friendship. His ulterior motive is to avenge Caesar’s death.

4. What does Antony compare Caesar and the conspirators to? How does Antony win the confidence of the conspirators?

Answer: Antony compares Caesar to a hart (deer) hunted by many princes (the conspirators). He wins their confidence by flattering
them and pretending to make peace and be friends with Caesar’s enemies.

5. What request does Antony make? Who objects to his request? Was the person who objected sound in his judgement of
Antony?

Answer: Antony requests to speak at Caesar’s funeral. Cassius objects as he distrusts and fears what Antony may say to instigate the
masses. Yes, Cassius had sound judgment about Antony’s dangerous speech-making ability.

QUESTION 5

ANTONY -O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth

That I am meek and gentle with these butchers!
Thou art the ruins of the noblest man
Who ever lived in tide of times.

1. Why does Antony refer to Caesar’s body ‘thou bleeding piece of earth? Who does he call ‘butchers’?

Answer: He refers so due to the multiple wounds making Caesar’s body bleed profusely resembling the earth. He calls the conspirators
who killed Caesar “butchers”.

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?

Answer: Earlier Antony had politely greeted the conspirators, praising Brutus and pretending to make peace with them, concealing his
true grief and rage. This shows Antony’s cunning nature.

3. What does Antony prophesy on the wounds of Caesar? Who will roam about to take revenge? Does Antony’s prophecy come
true? How?

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Answer: Antony prophesies that Caesar’s wounds call for revenge and curse the men who killed him, leading to fierce civil war.
Caesar’s spirit will roam taking revenge with the goddess Ate. Yes, this prophecy of revenge and civil war comes true later in the play.

4. Who enters after Antony soliloquy’s? What news does the person bring?

Answer: A servant of Octavius Caesar enters. He informs that Octavius lies seven leagues from Rome and is coming to Rome.

5. What does Antony tell the person to convey to the person who has sent him? What two things does Antony request from the
person to do at the end of the scene?

Answer: Antony tells him to go back quickly and inform Octavius that Rome is currently dangerous for him. Antony requests the
servant to help him carry Caesar’s body to the marketplace. He also wants the servant to stay back and observe Antony’s speech and its
effect on the masses, and report back to Octavius.

Extra/additional MCQs

1. Who does Caesar compare himself to?

A. The sun B. God C. The northern star D. Stars in the universe

Answer: C. The northern star

2. Caesar lies dead at the base of which statue?

A. Pompey B. Junius Brutus C. Cato D. His ancestor

Answer: A. Pompey

3. After Caesar’s murder, Antony:

A. Runs to his house amazed B. Attacks the conspirators C. Kills himself D. Stirs the mob to kill the conspirators

Answer: A. Runs to his house amazed

4. Antony can speak at Caesar’s funeral on the condition that:

A. He will speak only after Brutus has spoken B. He will not speak good of Caesar C. He will blame Caesar D. He will support the
conspirators

Answer: A. He will speak only after Brutus has spoken

5. Antony addresses Caesar’s body as:

A. An honourable man B. A deer hunted by evil doers C. Bleeding piece of earth D. A purger of Rome

Answer: C. Bleeding piece of earth

6. At the end of the scene:

A. A servant of Octavius enters B. The servant informs Antony of Octavius’ arrival C. Antony stops Octavius from entering Rome for
the time being D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

7. Who takes the leadership of the conspiracy?

A. Caesar B. Antony C. Brutus D. Cassius

Answer: C. Brutus

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8. What does Brutus ask the conspirators to do after Caesar’s murder?

A. Run away B. Wash hands in Caesar’s blood C. Hide their swords D. Burn Caesar’s body

Answer: B. Wash hands in Caesar’s blood

9. Who warns Brutus against allowing Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral?

A. Cassius B. Casca C. Decius

D. Cinna

Answer: A. Cassius

10. Who brings the news of Octavius Caesar’s impending arrival in Rome?

A. Decius Brutus B. Lepidus C. Octavius’ servant D. Trebonius

Answer: C. Octavius’ servant

Extra/additional questions and answers

1. Who strikes Caesar first?

Answer: Casca strikes Caesar first.

2. Whose statue does Caesar’s body lie next to?

Answer: Pompey’s statue.

3. Who takes Antony out of the way?

Answer: Trebonius.

4. Why does Artemidorus want Caesar to read his suit urgently?

Answer: Artemidorus wants Caesar to read his suit urgently as it contains details of the conspiracy against him.

5. How does Brutus justify Caesar’s murder to Antony?

Answer: Brutus justifies Caesar’s murder by saying they killed him out of pity for Rome’s general wrongs, to drive out Caesar’s
ambition which would have harmed Rome.

6. What does Cassius predict regarding Antony’s funeral speech?

Answer: Cassius predicts that Antony’s speech has the power to instigate the masses against the conspirators.

7. Why does Caesar not alter his decision to pardon Publius Cimber?

Answer: Caesar refuses to alter his decision to pardon Publius Cimber because he believes himself to be unwavering like the northern
star. He says prayers and flattery cannot change his mind and he spurns anyone pleading for Publius.

8. How does Antony strategically win over the conspirators?

Answer: Antony strategically wins over the conspirators by first sending his servant to get assurance of safety from Brutus. Then he
greets them without showing his true rage, praises Brutus, pretends to make peace with them and shakes hands – all to make them
believe he has accepted Caesar’s death.

9. What does Antony prophesy looking at Caesar’s wounds?

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Answer: Looking at Caesar’s wounds, Antony prophesies that a curse will fall upon the men who killed him, leading to fierce civil war
and bloodshed in Italy. Caesar’s spirit will roam around taking revenge.

10. Why does Antony stop Octavius from entering Rome immediately?

Answer: Antony stops Octavius from entering Rome immediately because he feels Rome is currently very dangerous for Octavius after
Caesar’s assassination. He asks Octavius to wait for some time outside.

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