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Questions on Shakespeare's

1. 

Why did Brutus kill Julius Caesar, according to Brutus own defense?

A. Because Caesar was ambitious . B. Because Brutus loved Caesar less C. Because Brutus loved Rome less D. Because Caesar was valiant

Answer : A. Because Caesar was ambitious .

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2. 

Who among the following is not a character in Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice'?

A. Calpurnia B. Bassanio C. Portia D. Nerissa

Answer : A. Calpurnia

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3. 

Choose the incorrect option.
The court scene in The Merchant of Venice is about _______________

A. Antonio's pleading for justice B. Portia's argument in favour of Shylock C. Shylock's claim of a pound of Christian flesh D. Portia's argument against Shylock's claim of a pound of flesh

Answer : B. Portia's argument in favour of Shylock

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4. 

Which is the native town of Portia of "The Merchant of Venice"?

A. Venice B. Belmont C. Sicily D. Rome

Answer : B. Belmont

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5. 

In Julius Caesar; Antony says,
"The evil that men do lives after them;
The good is oft interred· with their bones;"
This means

A. The evil that men do is forgotten after their death B. The evil that men do is remembered after their death C. The good that men do is bala nced with the evil they do D. The good that men do is remembered after their death

Answer : B. The evil that men do is remembered after their death

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6. 

In Julius Caesar, Antony says,
"The noble Brutus
Hath told you Caesar was ambitious;
If it were so, it was a grievous fault".
What is referred to a 'grievous fault' here?

A. Brutus' nobility B. Cunningness C. Being ambitious D. Caesar's balour

Answer : C. Being ambitious

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