P4 – ENGLISH LITERATURE REVISION – TERM 1

Answer the following context questions using the following format. 2) Why did Cassius want Brutus to be the leader of the group? Why did

Merchant of Venice Cassius regret this later?

3. “I cannot choose the man I wish to marry, or refuse those I dislike” 3) Describe Calpurnia’s dream. Why did Caesar change his mind about
a) Who said this to going to the Capitol?
whom? ...............................................................................................
b) When? ............................................................................................... 4) How did Brutus calm the public down after the murder of Caesar?
c) Where? ............................................................................................... 5) How was Brutus and his group defeated at the end?
6. “Do all men kill the things they do not love?”
8. “A pound of this merchant’s flesh is yours,”
10. “I dare swear he will never again break a promise to you,”
Long answer questions
Julius Caesar
1. “I have often thought about these things,” A) Select one of the following incidents and give a detailed explanation.
3. “You have explained it well,” (200 words)
4. “If you have tears, prepare to shed them now.”
6. “this was the noblest Roman of them all,”
1. Describe the bond incident from Merchant of Venice in detail.
Answer the following questions.
A) Read the story Merchant of Venice and answer the following or
questions
1) Describe Shylock and his relationship with Antonio and Jessica. 2. Describe the war between Mark Antony and Brutus.

2) Describe Bassanio’s reasons to borrow money and how he chose the

B) Write a character sketch on any one of the following characters from
correct the box. each story using the format.
3) Why did Portia’s father leave 3 boxes to choose a husband for her?
Merchant of Venice (100 -150words)
4) What did the young lawyer/judge say about mercy?
1. Antonio or 2. Bassanio
5) Describe the incident with Bassanio’s ring in short.

B) Read the story Julius Caesar and answer the following questions Julius Caesar (100 -150words)

1) Describe who Julius Caesar was and why some thought he was too 1. Brutus or 2. Mark Antony
ambitious?