QUESTIONS:

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Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Cjnna the _ enters on his way to Caesar's funeral, followed by the plebeians.
(a) Conspirator (b) Traitor (c) Poet (d) Teacher
people decide to
2, After hearing Cinna's name,
(a) Honour him (b) Tear him to pieces
(c) Protect him (d) Befriend him
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3. People are filled with extreme rage, so much so that they decide to JciU Cinna only becaus
(a) His name is the same as that of Cinna the traitor 1

(b) His name matches the name of the conspirator

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4. Cinna tells the public that he is a __

(a) A married man (b) A bachelor
(c) A divorcee (d) Has married twice

5. This act bolsters the image of the plebeians as

(a) Mindless herd. (b) Simple people
(c) Smart and intelligent (d) Naive

B. Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow:
1. Cinna. I dreamt tonight that I did feast with Caesar,
And things unluckily charge my fantasy.
I have no will to wonder forth of doors,
Yet something leads me forth.
(i) To whom does Cinna say these words? When? Where?

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ACT III

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the crowd against the conspirators. Cinna the con~pirator and is
killed by n mob.

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An overview of the scene .
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1 In a Romon ree~, a group ofpro~Caesor citizen
s confronts Cinna the poet. He informs them that he intend
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· • en e 1evea s 1s name as Cmna, the crowd assumes he
: is one ofthe c~nspzrator~ and threatens to harm him. Despite his attempts to clarify that he is Cinna the
; poet, they forcibly take him away.

Significance of the scene

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mob mentality and how it can lead to violence and
The scene is signif icant becau se it highlights the theme of
revenge for the assassination of Caesar and are
injustice. The scene shows how the citizens are seeking
er Cinna who is one ofthe consp irator s against
targeting anyon e with the name Cinna, mistaking him for anoth
Cinna the poet is mistaken for anoth er perso n with
Caesar. The scene also highlights the theme ofidentity, as
the same name and is killed because of it.
events that follow, as the conspirators now have to
Additionally, the scene is significant as it foreshadows the
the support of the citizens to preve nt a civil war. It
deal with the consequences of their actions and maintain
conspirators are trying to control the narra tive
also highlights the theme of communica tion and how the
t their actions in a positive lig ht.
around the assassination and how they are trying to presen
citizens are seekin g revenge for the assassination of
Furthermore, the scene is significant as it shows how the
also highlights the theme of identity, as Cinna the
Caesar and are target ing anyone with the name Cinna. It
is killed because ofit. It also serves as a warning
poet is mistaken for anoth er perso n with the same name and
e can easily be falsely accused of a crime they
of how the publi cs anger can lead to violence and how peopl
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; have not comm itted.

Mul tiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the perso n being b) D Cassius

questioned by the citizens? c) D Decius
I a) D Brutus d) D Cinna the Poet

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2. What does Cinna the Poet say ls the reason
for bis name? c) O To avenge Caesar's death
a) 0 He is a poet d) □ To punish anyo?e suspected of being
b) 0 He is a conspirator involved in the conspiracy
c) D He is a friend of Caesar
6• What does Cinna the Poet say about his
d) D He is a bachelor dwelling place?
a) D He does not have a dwelling place
3. How do the citizens respond to Cinna the
Poet's claim that he ls not a conspirator7 b) □ He lives in a specific neighbourhood
a) D They believe him c) D He lives in a specific street
b) 0 They question him further d) 0 He lives near the Capitol
c) D They tear him to pieces
7• What do the citizens believe Cinna the Poet's
d) D They ignore him name represents?
4. What is the main reason the citizens want to a) D His profession as a poet
tear Cinna the Poet apart? b) O His involvement in the conspiracy against
a) D He is a conspirator Caesar
b) D He is a poet c) D His loyalty to Caesar
c) D He has a similar name to another d) D His political beliefs
conspirator
d) D He is not answering their questions 8. What does Cinna the Poet say about his
relationship with Caesar?
S. What is the citizens' ultimate goal in this a) 0 He is an enemy of Caesar
scene? b) D He is a friend of Caesar
a) D To get information from Cinna the Poet c) D He is neutral towards Caesar
d) D He is indifferent to Caesar

~ Higher-order Thinking Questions

Choose the option that lists the sequence ofevents
Question 1 in the correct order.
Citizens: "What is your name? Whither are you 1. Cinna insists on his identity as a poet.
going? Where do you dwell? Are you a married 2. The Citizens mistake Cinna for a conspirator.
man or a bachelor?" 3. Cinna the Poet is accused by the Citizens.
Choose the option that lists the sequence ofevents 4. Cinna repeatedly declares his profession.
in the correct order.
(a) D 3, 2, 1, 4
1. The Citizens confront Cinna the Poet with
multiple questions. (b) □ 1,4,3,2
2. The Citizens inquire about Cinna's marital (c) 0 2, 3, 4, l
status.
(d) 0 4, l, 2, 3
3. The Citizens ask about Cinna's destination.
4. The Citizens demand to know Cinna's name.
Question 3
(a) 0 4, 3, 2, I
First Citizen: "Tear him to pieces; he's a
(b) 01,4, 3,2 conspirator".
(c) D 3, 2, 4, 1 Choose the option that lists the sequence ofevents
in the correct order.
(d) □ 2, 1, 4, 3
I. The First Citizen accuses Cinna the Poet of
conspiracy.
Question 2
Cinna the Poet: "f am Cinna the poet, I am Cinna 2. The mob reacts violently to Cinna's presence.
the poet". 3. Cinna the Poet is mistaken for a conspirator.

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4. A call for violence against Cinna is made.

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Act Ill Scene 3

(a) 0 3, I, 4, 2 (d) D To ascertain his identity for potential mob

(b) 0 2, 3, 1, 4 violence
(c) 0 4, 2, 3, I
Question 7
(d) 0 1, 4, 2,3 What does Cinna 's statement «wisely I say, I am a
bachelor" imply about his view on marriage?
Question 4 (a) D He desires to be married
Cinna the Poet: "I dreamt to-night that l did feast
(b) D He is indifferent to marriage
with Caesar, And things unlucky charge my
fantasy: I have no will to wander forth of doors, (c) D He believes marriage is wise
Yet something leads me forth". (d) D He views marriage as unwise
Statement I : Cinna the Poet had a dream about
feasting with Caesar. Question 8
Statement 2: Cinna the Poet feels compelled to go When the Fourth Citizen says, "Tear him for his
outside despite his reluctance. bad verses", what is he accusing Cinna the Poet of?
Select the option that shows the correct (a) D B<!ing a bad poet
relationship between statements( /) and (2).
(b) 0 Be ing a conspirator
(a) 0 I is the cause for 2 (c) D Being an enemy of Caesar
(b) 0 1 is an example of2 (d) D Being a dishonest person
(c) 0 1 is independent of 2
(d) 0 1 is a contradiction of 2 Question 9
How does the reaction of the citizens to Cinna ·s
Question S name reveal the mob mentality in the play?
Third Citizen: "Tear him, tear him! Come, brands (a) D They are reasonable and understandi ng
ho! fire-brands: to Brutus' , to Cassius'; bum all: (b) 0 They are indifferent to bis identity
some to Decius' house, and some to Casea 's; some
(c) D They are quick to violence without reason
to Ligarius': away, go!"
Statement 1: The crowd is incited to violence (d) 0 They respect his profession as a poet
against Cinna.
Statement 2: The crowd plans to take their v iolence Question 10
to the homes of Brutus, Cassius, and others. When Cinna the Poet says, "I am not Cinna the
conspirator", what is he trying to convey to the
Select the option that shows the correct
citizens?
relationship between statements (l) and (2).
(a) D His guilt
(a} 0 1 is the cause for 2
(b) 0 His innocence
(b) 0 1 is an example of2
(c) D His confusion
(c) 0 1 is independent of 2
(d) 0 His support for Caesar
(d) 0 l is a contradiction of2
Question 11
Question 6 The line "Come, brands ho! fire-brands: to Brutus•,
When the First Citizen asks Cinna the Poet, "What to Cassius'; burn all" shows the citizens' plan to:
is your name?" what is the significance of this
question in the scene? (a) 0 Celebrate Caesar's life
(a) D To show politeness (b) D Seek revenge against the conspirators
(b) D To identify his profession (c) 0 Protect the city from danger
(c) D To gauge his loyalty (d) D Honour Brutus and Cassius

El Extract-based Questions
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I. Read the extract given below and answer the following questions.

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