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JAMB Literature in English 1986 Question 6

Question 6

Set Text: Julius Caesar

The treatment meted out to Cinna the poet in Julius Caesar shows

  1. A.that Roman soldiers despised poets generally
  2. B.Shakespeare's use of mistaken identity for comic effect in the play
  3. C.the misfortune of Roman poets
  4. D.the spontaneous reaction of the plebians after the assassination of Caesar.
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Answer: D (the spontaneous reaction of the plebians after the assassination of Caesar.)

Explanation

Roused by Antony, the mob kills Cinna the poet just because he shares a conspirator's name.