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Complete the summary of the play, choosing the appropriate words from the list given below the passage.callousunperturbedwell-knowngardenerreminderzealous serviceRemember CaesarassassinationshutconvincedLord Weston was a(1) _____ judge in England. Being pompous and vain, he told his secretary Roger that he had attained glory by hard work and (2) _____ He expressed his displeasure over Roger’s request for a half-holiday. Suddenly, he discovered a piece of paper with the words (3) _____ in his pocket, and he feared that the message was a warning conveyed by his enemies who had received legal punishments from him. As the message was sent on the 15th of March, (the day Julius Caesar was assassinated), he was (4) _____ that someone affected by his fair judgement was plotting his murder. Sensing the definite attack, Lord Weston ordered his secretary to (5) _____ all the doors and windows. But his wife remained (6) _____ by the threat. So, Lord Weston was angered by her (7) _____ reaction. He ordered Roger to send the cook and the (8) _____ away. Both Weston and Roger took elaborate precautionary measures to thwart the (9) _____ attempt. Finally, Weston was able to recollect that he had written the message “Remember Caesar” himself as a (10) _____ Caesar was actually a gardener who had an appointment to visit Weston’s garden. The play revolves around Weston’s absentmindedness which is the crux of the play. |
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Answer» 1. well-known 2. zealous service 3. Remember Caesar 4. convinced 5. shut 6. unperturbed 7. callous 8. gardener 9. assassination 10. reminder |
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How did Roger react to Lord Weston’s advice? |
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Answer» Roger was jolted from his self-indulgent absent mindedness. He made a calculated guess that Mr. Weston must have recounted his rise to success and advised him to emulate his hard work and zealous service. When Mr. Weston was busy advising, Roger had resumed his work of taking notes. |
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What made Lord Weston think that his life was in danger? |
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Answer» Lord Weston dug out a scrap of paper from his coat pocket. He imagined that it should have been placed by some unknown adversary. The words “Remember Caesar” reminded him of the Ides of March when Caesar was assassinated. Unfortunately, it was also the 15th of March. So, Mr. Weston deduced that he was likely to be assassinated on that day by someone who got punished through him in the court. |
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How did Lord Weston describe himself? |
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Answer» Lord Weston claimed that he had won his honours by hard work and zealous service. He is acknowledged as the most impartial judge in England. |
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