Workbook Solutions: Julius Caesar Act 2 (Scene 3) - Class 9 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions

Q1: Artemidorus is standing
a. in the marketplace
b. near the Capitol
c. at Caesar’s house
d. by the Tiber River
Ans: b. near the Capitol

Q2: Artemidorus is
a. a well-wisher of Caesar
b. a conspirator against Caesar
c. a servant of Brutus
d. a priest of the Senate
Ans: a. a well wisher of Caesar

Q3: Artemidorus wants to stand in a place
a. hidden from the crowd
b. near the Senate entrance
c. by the priests’ temple
d. where Caesar will pass by
Ans: d. where Caesar will pass by

Q4: Artemidorus wants Caesar not to trust
a. Cassius
b. Trebonius
c. Antony
d. Decius
Ans: b. Trebonius

Q5: Caesar in the scene
a. reads the letter and escapes
b. is unable to read the letter of Artemidorus
c. ignores Artemidorus deliberately
d. thanks Artemidorus for the warning
Ans: b. is unable to read the letter of Artemidorus

Context Questions

Passage 1

ARTEMIDORUS – There is but one mind in all these men, and,
it is bent against Caesar. If thou beest not immortal
Look about you. Security gives way to conspiracy.
The mighty gods defend thee!
Thy lover, Artemidorus.

Q1: Name the conspirators mentioned in the letter of Artemidorus.
Ans: The conspirators mentioned specifically in the letter are Brutus, Cassius, Casca, Cinna, Trebonius, Metellus Cimber, and Caius Ligarius.

Q2: What warning is given to Caesar regarding each conspirator?
Ans: The warning given is that Caesar should beware of Brutus, take heed of Cassius, not come near Casca, have an eye on Cinna, not trust Trebonius, mark well Metellus Cimber, and know that Decius Brutus does not love him. Caesar is also warned that he has wronged Caius Ligarius.

Q3: What will happen if Caesar reads ‘this’ and what if he does not?
Ans: If Caesar reads the letter, he will be aware of the conspiracy against him and may be able to take actions to protect himself, thereby living. However, if he does not read the letter, then the fates will conspire with the traitors to bring about his assassination, as he will be unaware and undefended.

Q4: Who had warned Caesar earlier? What was Caesar’s reaction to the warning?
Ans: Earlier, the soothsayer had directly warned Caesar to “Beware the Ides of March”, foretelling calamity on this day. However, Caesar had dismissed this warning lightly, not giving it much importance.

Q5: Explain:- ‘security gives way to conspiracy.’
Ans: This line means that the current sense of security and stability is giving way or making room for the secretly developed conspiracy against Caesar. Though Caesar feels secure, the scheming of the conspirators will soon disrupt that security.