ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Where does Antony order the news of Brutus to be brought?

   1. A. Caesar’s tomb
   2. B. Octavius’s tent
   3. C. The Roman Senate
   4. D. The Capitol steps
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2. 2.
   Which companion remains with Brutus after the others exit?

   1. A. Volumnius
   2. B. Strato
   3. C. Clitus
   4. D. Dardanus
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3. 3.
   Observing Octavius’s flank, Brutus remarks, "But cold ______ in Octavius’ wing."

   1. A. spirit
   2. B. march
   3. C. demeanor
   4. D. fortune
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4. 4.
   Whom does Cassius call "villains"?

   1. a. His fleeing soldiers
   2. b. Antony’s troops
   3. c. Brutus’s men
   4. d. Pindarus and Titinius
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5. 5.
   When Antony proclaims, 'This was the noblest Roman of them all,' he is praising ______.

   1. A. Strato
   2. B. Cassius
   3. C. Brutus
   4. D. Lucilius
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6. 6.
   Which spirit does Brutus say has appeared to him twice?

   1. a. Portia’s ghost
   2. b. Caesar’s ghost
   3. c. Cassius’s ghost
   4. d. Statilius’s ghost
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7. 7.
   How does Brutus describe the day's battle?

   1. A. “A glorious victory.”
   2. B. “This losing day.”
   3. C. “Our final triumph.”
   4. D. “An unplanned retreat.”
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8. 8.
   "But Cassius is no more. ... The sun of Rome is set." Titinius’s words convey ______.

   1. a. relief that Rome is freed
   2. b. scorn for Cassius’s cowardice
   3. c. the sense of a great Roman hero fallen
   4. d. a hidden plan to resurrect Cassius
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9. 9.
   Antony’s reaction upon discovering Lucilius is NOT Brutus shows that he ______.

   1. a. will punish Lucilius severely
   2. b. admires Lucilius’s loyalty
   3. c. plans to bribe Lucilius
   4. d. has no interest in Lucilius
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10. 10.
    How does Cassius view Caesar in his final words?

    1. A. As a legend
    2. B. As a friend
    3. C. As avenged
    4. D. As a distant memory
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11. 11.
    What does Clitus say he would “rather” do?

    1. a. Run far away
    2. b. Kill himself
    3. c. Betray Volumnius
    4. d. Join Antony’s side
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12. 12.
    Antony claims, "They could be content to visit other places, and come down with fearful ______."

    1. A. words
    2. B. bravery
    3. C. threats
    4. D. marches
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13. 13.
    Pick the correct ordering of Antony's tribute and the concluding note of the play. 1. Antony pronounces "This was the noblest Roman of them all." 2. Octavius pledges respectful burial. 3. Antony declares only Brutus acted for "common good to all." 4. They exit, calling the field to rest and "part the glories."

    1. a. 2, 3, 1, 4
    2. b. 1, 3, 2, 4
    3. c. 3, 1, 2, 4
    4. d. 1, 2, 4, 3
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14. 14.
    Select the option that shows the correct relationship between statements (1) and (2). Statement (1): Titinius had actually been greeted by allied horsemen who placed a victory wreath on him. Statement (2): After finding Cassius dead, Titinius blames 'mistrust of good success' for the tragedy and kills himself.

    1. A. (1) is true and (2) is false.
    2. B. (2) is true and (1) is false.
    3. C. (1) is the cause for (2).
    4. D. (1) and (2) are independent of each other.
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15. 15.
    Select the option that shows the correct relationship between statements (1) and (2). Statement (1): Pindarus mistakes Titinius's friendly welcome as an enemy capture. Statement (2): Believing Titinius is taken, Cassius requests Pindarus to kill him with the same sword used against Caesar.

    1. A. (1) is true and (2) is false.
    2. B. (2) is true and (1) is false.
    3. C. (1) is the cause for (2).
    4. D. (1) and (2) are independent of each other.
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16. 16.
    How does Antony famously praise Brutus?

    1. A. “The bravest conspirator.”
    2. B. “Most cunning of men.”
    3. C. “The noblest Roman of them all.”
    4. D. “A fool for Caesar.”
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17. 17.
    Which dramatic device is in use when Brutus and Messala exit quickly?

    1. A. Prologue
    2. B. Foreshadowing
    3. C. Cliffhanger exit
    4. D. Deus ex machina
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18. 18.
    Select the correct order in which Brutus and his men discover Cassius and Titinius. 1. They see Titinius lying beside Cassius. 2. Brutus laments "O Julius Caesar, thou art mighty yet." 3. Messala directs Brutus to the place where Cassius lies. 4. Brutus declares Cassius "the last of all the Romans."

    1. A. 3, 1, 2, 4
    2. B. 1, 2, 4, 3
    3. C. 2, 4, 3, 1
    4. D. 1, 3, 2, 4
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19. 19.
    Seeing Cassius and Titinius both dead, Brutus laments, "Thy spirit walks abroad and turns our ______./In our own proper entrails."

    1. a. hearts
    2. b. shields
    3. c. swords
    4. d. legs
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20. 20.
    Identify the correct sequence of Cassius's tragic misunderstanding regarding Titinius. 1. Cassius believes Titinius is captured. 2. Cassius sends Titinius to check whether troops are friend or foe. 3. Pindarus mistakenly reports Titinius's capture. 4. Cassius despairs and asks Pindarus to kill him.

    1. A. 2, 3, 1, 4
    2. B. 2, 1, 3, 4
    3. C. 1, 2, 3, 4
    4. D. 2, 4, 1, 3
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