JAMB Literature in English 1985 Question 18

Question 18

Set Text: Julius Caesar
From Julius Caesar (Shakespeare)
The passage, as printed

'Gentle knave' refers to

  1. A.Lucius
  2. B.Cassius
  3. C.Portia
  4. D.Messala
  5. E.Lucius.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Lucius)

Explanation

Brutus speaks kindly to his sleepy servant boy Lucius, who has been playing music for him.