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Paper 2

Literature in English

(Two Hours)


Question 1
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:-

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Casca : But wherefore did you so much tempt the heavens?
  It is the part of men to fear and tremble
  When the most mighty gods by tokens send
  Such dreadful heralds to astonish us.
Cassius : You are dull, Casca, and those sparks of life
  That should be in a Roman you do want.
  Or else you use not.

1.

(i) In what way has Cassius tempted the heavens?
 

2.

(ii) Explain why Cassius does not consider Casca a true Roman. What does he say just after the extract to justify his calling Casca dull?
 

3.

(iii) Mention any two unnatural sights seen by Casca as related to Cicero earlier. What is Cicero's opinion of the unnatural sights?
 

4.

(iv) Later in the scene, what information does Casca give Cassius regarding Caesar? How does Cassius react to this?
 

5.

(v) State any two aspects of Cassius' character as revealed in the play. Justify your answer with suitable incidents.
 


 
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