MCQS
ANSWERS
1.
C) Lucius
2.
A) it is concerned with the conspiracy
against Caesar.
3.
B) to murder Caesar
4.
D) kill himself
5.
B) inflame the pride of ordinary men
6.
C) will not change the sentence of
banishment
7.
C) pole star
8.
C) feigned servility
9.
A) arrogance
10.
B) as if doomsday had come.
11.
C) by saving Rome from being ruined
12.
A) liberators of their country
13.
A) as a solemn act of purification of Rome
14.
A) like a stag by hounds
15.
C) error of judgement
CONTEXTUAL QUESTIONS
Read the extract given
below and answer the questions that follows:
1. Caesar:
(to soothsayer) the ides of March are
come.
Soothsayer:
Ay, Caesar, but not gone.
Artemidorus: Hail, Caesar! Read this schedule.
Decius:
trebonius doth desire you to over read,
At your best leisure, this his humble
suit.
i)Where
does this conversation take place? Why did Caesar tell the soothsayer: ‘The
ides of March are come’? when had he met the soothsayer before?
Ans:
This conversation takes place in front of capitol or outside of senate house.
Caesar told the soothsayer that the ides of March are come and nothing had
happened to him. Because soothsayer had warned Caesar that his life would be in
danger. Caesar had met the soothsayer before when they were going to Lupercal
to celebrate the feast of Lupercus.
ii)Who
is Artemidorus? Whom does he represent in the paly? What is the importance of
his schedule?
Ans:
Artemidorus is a fortune teller who tries to warn Caesar about the plot against
him. He represents an honest common citizen of Rome, voicing his concern for
the safety of Caesar. The importance of his schedule is that he warns Caesar
about the assassination and the mass plot against him.
iii)Why
does Artemidorus request Caesar to read his schedule first? With reference to a
previous scene, show how Artemidorus’ fears are justified.
Ans;
Artemidorus requests Caesar to read his schedule first because in that it
contained the names of the conspirators, plotting to kill Caesar so that his
life would be saved. His fears are justified as the conspirators’ plan was successful
and Caesar was assassinated.
iv)Mention
the two reasons given by Caesar for not reading the schedule handed over by
Artemidrous. Which trait of his personality is revealed by his act?
Ans:
The two reasons given by Caesar for not reading the schedule handed over by
Artemidrous are- a) he would read later the petitions which concerned him
personally. B) he also calls him mad for urging him to read his petitions
first. Caesar’s arrogance and boastfulness personality is revealed by his act.
v)Name
two people in the scene who are trying to warn Caesar. Name two other people
who
defeat their efforts to do so. Which
theme of the play is highlighted here? Explain it briefly.
Ans:
The two people in the scene who are trying to warn Caesar are Soothsayer and
Artemidrous. Two other people who defeat their efforts to do so are Cassius and
Popilius Lena. The theme of tension and suspense of the play is highlighted
here. Tension and suspense was created by Popilius Lena when he made a chance
remark to Cassisu and move towards Caesar. So, the conspirators thought that he
knew their plot and he might reveal to Caesar.
2. Cassius:
Casca,
be----------------------------------prevention.
Brutus,
what---------------------------------------------known,
Cassius
-------------------------------------------------------back,
For I will slay myself.
Brutus:
Cassius, be constant.
Popilius ----------------------------------------------------purposes;
For, look, he smiles, and Caesar doth
not change.
i)If
this be known’ –what does this refer to? If it would be known what would
happen?
Ans;
This’ refers to the plan or plot of the conspirators to assassinate Caesar. If
it would be known to the people, they might be prevented to do so. Furthermore,
especially cassius would end his life by killing himself, if know to the
people.
ii)What
duty is assigned to Casca? Why should he be sudden’?
Ans:
Casca is assigned by the conspirators, especially by Cassius to strike the
first blow with his dagger to kill Caesar. He should be sudden or act quickly
because Cassius thinks that Popiluis Lena knows about their conspiracy and he
may reveal to Caesar about it.
iii)What
has Popilius Lena said and done which makes Cassius to fear? What did they
think that Lena was saying? How does Brutus show them that there is nothing to
fear?
Ans:
Popilus Lena has wished success to Cassius’ enterprise that day and headed
towards Caesar that makes Cassius to fear. Cassius and other conspirators
thought that Popilius Lena had discovered their plot and he might reveal to
Caesar about it. Brutus sees that Popilius Lena is smiling in front of Caesar
and the expression of Caesar had not changed. So by seeing that Brutus tells
the conspirators that there is nothing to fear.
iv)What
was the task assigned to Trebonius? What petition did Metellus Cimber present
to Caesar? In what way did he flatter Caesar?
Ans:
The task assigned to Trebonius was to take away Mark Antony, the best friend of
Caesar, from the senate house and keep away from Caesar so that he could not
come to rescue Caesar when they attack/stab him. Metellus Cimber presented the
petition to Caesar to pardon his banished brother and to cancel the orders of
the banishment. He flatter Caesar by bending low before him, praising and
showing humble attitude to him.
v)Give
two of the arguments given by Caesar to reject the petition made by Metellus.
Which trait of caesar’s characteristic is highlighted in these arguments?
Ans: Caesar
tells Metellus that nothing could change him. He would remain fixed just like
the north star. Caesar also ridicules the servile bending of Metellus and
scolds him for assuming. Caesar’s character is highlighted in these arguments
as arrogant, boastful and inflexible, obsessed with his own greatness. He
appears illogical when he boasts that he was never wrong.
3.
Caesar:
But I am constant as the northern
star,
Of whose------------------------------------quality
There is----------------------------------------------firmament.
The skies
-------------------------------------------------sparks,
They are all
-------------------------------------------------shine;
But there’s
-------------------------------------------------------place.
So in the world; tis furnished well
with men,
i)What is the northern
star? Give the meaning of: ‘of whose true-fixed and resting quality/ there is no fellow in the firmament.’
Ans: ‘Northern
star’ is a star that is inflexible star that remains fixed on the north. The meaning
of ‘of whose true-fixed and resting quality means that something that doesn’t change
and remains fixed regular at its own place. ‘there is no fellow in the
firmament’ means that in the world of men, made of flesh and blood, blessed
with intelligence, there was only one man who is constant, steady and unshaken
that man was Caesar himself.
ii)Why
does Caesar compare himself to the northern star? What is the occasion for such
a comparison?
Ans:
Caesar compares himself to the northern star because he is like the northern
star fixed and inflexible in his earlier decision. So, he boasts of his
constancy and commitment to the laws. He compares himself to the northern star
on the occasion when Metellus Cimber falls on Caesar knees and begged him with
flattering words and in a servile manner to forgive his brother and cancel the
orders of his brother’s banishment.
iii)State
the comparison made by Caesar between the firmament and the world of men.
Ans:
Caesar compares himself to divine and celestial creation like the fixed
northern star. He says that he would never change the pre-ordained laws, no
matter how much anyone flatters him. He is inflexible man. Even the world of
men, made of flesh and blood blessed with intelligence but there is no man who
would remain constant, steady and unshaken like Caesar.
iv)Why
is Caesar so stubborn in his attitude towards the conspirators? What purpose
does his stubbornness serve on the dramatic effectiveness?
Ans:
Caesar is so stubborn in his attitude towards the conspirators because he has
become secure in the belief that he would be crowned king that day. Hence, that
made him arrogant and obsessed with his own greatness. He imagined himself as a
god with superhuman powers. Thus, his boastfulness, arrogant and his stubbornness
led to the assassination of himself.
v)What
horrible event is about to take place in a short time? Who was the first to
strike? Why is Antony absent from the scene? What could have happened if Antony
were to be present on the scene?
Ans:
The assassination of Caesar is about to take place in a short time. Casca was
the first one to strike at him. Antony is absent from the scene because he was
separated from the group/ driven away by Tribonius. If Antony were to be
present on the scene, he would make all possible effort to save Caesar, his
best friend.
4.
Brutus:
Fates, we
-------------------------------pleasure
That we---------------------------------------time
And drawing-------------------------------------upon.
Cassius:
Why -------------------------------------------------of
life
Cuts off so many years of fearing
death.
i)When
does this conversation take place? In what state of mind are Brutus and
Cassius?
Ans: This
conversation takes place soon after the murder of Caesar. There was chaos and
confusion among the senators. Both Brutus and Cassius are also afraid; but
still they try to reassure the other senators by telling them not to be afraid
and try to stay calm.
ii)What
is meant by the ‘fates’? state in your own words what the fates were responsible
for.
According to the extract, what do men
know and what do they fear?
Ans: ‘Fates’
means destiny. Fates are extremely unpredictable events. Their powers are very
great and mysterious. Fates decide how long a person can live in this world. It’s
beyond the control of people. According to extract, men know that death is
inevitable but men are anxious about the length of their life span and means of
prolonging to it.
iii)What
positive note does casca strike in the death of Caesar? What does Brutus feel
about it?
Ans:
Casca was the first one to strike Caesar with a positive note, thinking about
the future of the Romans and saving Rome from the tyranny of Caesar. Brutus also
believes that the murder of Caesar is a religious ceremony, a sacrificial
ritual, an act of liberation where they are the purgers and not the murderers.
iv)After
the extract, what does Brutus ask the Romans to do? In what way does this seem
to be a fulfillment of Calpurnia’s dream?
Ans:
After the extract, Brutus asks the Romans to bathe their hands up to their
elbows in Caesar’s blood and smear their swords with it and they should proceed
to the market place, waving their blood-stained swords even their heads and
shouting ‘peace, freedom, liberty.’ This act seems to be a fulfillment of
Calpurnia’s dream in which she had seen that Caesar’s statue was spouting blood
like a fountain from a hundred holes and many Romans had come smiling to wash
their hands in Caesar’s blood.
v)State
briefly the role played by the assassination of Caesar in the story-line of Julius
Caesar.
Ans:
The assassination of Caesar is the most crucial scene of the play. It depicts
the brutal murder of Caesar at the hands of his so called friends and
loyalties. Here, it is revealed how the prophecy of the soothsayer comes true. The
belief in the supernatural of the Romans is once again is highlighted. This scene
also marks the turning point of the play how the great orator, Mark Antony turns
the mob by his speech against the conspirators for revenge. This scene explains
the plotting of the conspiracy and its execution, the assassination of Julius Caesar.
5.
Stoop, then
----------------------------------------hence
Shall this-------------------------------------------------over,
In states----------------------------------------------------unknown
Brutus:
How many------------------------------------------------------sport,
That now
--------------------------------------------------------along
No worthier-------------------------------------------------------dust!
Cassius:
So oft
--------------------------------be,
So often
-------------------------------called
The men--------------------------------liberty.
Decius:
What, shall we forth?
Cassius:
Ay
--------------------------------away:
Brutus shall
------------------------heels
With the most
---------------------------Rome.
(enter
a servant)
Brutus: soft! Who comes here?
i)When
Cassius says, ‘stoop, then, and wash,’ to whom is he speaking? What exactly
does he mean? Who had just suggested washing?
Ans:
When Cassius says, ‘stoop, then, and wash,’ he is speaking to all his co –
conspirators. It means that they need to bathe their hands up to their elbows
in Caesar’s blood and smear their swords with it. Brutus had suggested washing
in the blood of Caesar.
ii)Explain
the meaning of ‘states unborn’, accents’ and Pompey’s basis.’
Ans: States unborn means that the action of
the murder of Caesar would be remembered for centuries and people would enact
the scene to immortalize their great service to Rome.
Accents
means that even in countries which so far had not been created their deed would
be dramatized and people would speak of it in languages which had yet to be
formed.
Pompey’s
basis means that Caesar and Pompey had at first been allies.
But later Pompey challenged Caesar, but Caesar defeated him and later killed by
his friends. Similarly, Caesar was murdered like Pompey by his own friends. Like
Pompey Caesar also dreamt of becoming king and gaining powers.
iii)What
does Brutus want to express when he says, ‘How many times shall Caesar bleed in
sport?
Ans:
Brutus uses high sounding words to convince himself and the other conspirators
that they had not committed any crime. He takes refuge in superficialities claiming
that Caesar’s death would immortalize him because it would be indicated in theaters
many times.
iv)What
does Cassius believe ‘the knot of us’ will be called and why?
Ans:
Cassius believes that they would be called the liberators of their country. He boasts
that by killing Caesar they had given their country liberty and freedom and
would be remembered with honour.
v)The
entry of the servant of Antony may be said to mark the turning point of the
whole play. Narrate,
very briefly, in what way this is so.
Ans:
Antony returns to the senate house where Caesar has been murdered. He comes to
meet the conspirators and to ensure his own safety. He wants to know what are
the intention regarding him. He cleverly praises Brutus and other conspirators
to put off their suspicious and convinces them that he is harmless. He expresses
grief to see Caesar’s dead body. He uses his sentiments to impress Brutus of
his loyalty to his dead friend. Then, finally uses his tactics through his
speech at Caesar’s funeral to incite the people of Rome against Caesar’s murderers
and takes revenge at them.
1. Antony:
O mighty Caesar! Does
---------------------------low?
Are -------------------------------------------------spoils,
Shrunk to
------------------------------well.
I know
-------------------------------------intend,
Who else
--------------------------------------rank:
If I -----------------------------------------------so
fit
As -----------------------------------------------------instrument
Of half------------------------------------------------------rich
With the most
--------------------------------------------world.
i)Where
does the mighty Caesar lie? What is meant by this little measure’? give one
example each of Caesar’s conquests and his glories.
Ans:
The mighty Caesar lies dead at the base of Pompey’s statue. Antony laments that
Caesar who had fought many wars, conquered many countries and ruled over vast
land, was in the end lying dead occupying such a little space. The truth is
that ultimately a man needs very little place to die, no matter how rich or
famous he was in his lifetime.
ii)Who
are the gentlemen’ he addresses? What does he implore them to do? What does his
request tell us about his character?
Ans: The
‘gentlemen’ Antony addresses are the assassins of Caesar namely, Brutus,
Cassius, Desius, Metellus, Cinna and Tribonius. He begs them to kill him along
with Caesar if they had any hard feelings for him because he would like to die
along with Caesar by the same weapons. His request tells us about his character
is that he is a shrewd and clever politician.
iii)Give
the meaning of; ‘who else must be let blood, who else is rank.’ What in your
opinion, is Antony’s reason for saying so?
Ans:
The term to let bleed’ refers to a practice of the doctors who used to bleed
their patients for a variety of ailments. If was only their remedy. The word
rank refers to the ancient doctors who would bleed a patient if they felt he
had too much blood and required that some be taken away. Antony is questioning
the conspirators that who else did they intend to kill because they considered
him too strong and a threat to them or how many more were going to be killed by
them?
iv)What
does Antony’s expression, ‘the most noble blood of all this world’ indicate
about Antony’s
feelings for Caesar?
Ans:
Antony implores the conspirators that in case they intended to kill him then it
was the most suitable time to do so because he would love to die along with Caesar
whom he loved so much. It was the most fitting hour, the right moment. It will
enrich as they are by the most noble blood in the world.
v)What
did Brutus tell Antony about the conspirator’s feelings for Caesar? Was Brutus
honest? Why?
Ans:
Brutus, the leader of the conspirators, assures Antony that they meant him no harm.
They had no intentions of slaying him along with Caesar. Brutus then explains that
the assassination of Caesar was imperative to save Rome; it was an act of
honour. Brutus was honest in his feelings for Caesar. He assassinated Caesar for
pure betterment of Rome and its people, and no personal grudge towards him.
7.
2. Antony:
My credit ------------------------ground,
That one
-------------------------------me,
Either -----------------------------------flatterer.
That I -----------------------------------------true;
i)What
is meant by the word ‘credit’? why does it now stand ‘on such slippery ground’?
Ans: The
‘credit’ refers to reputation. Antony tells the conspirators that they must be
doubting his sincerity and having a low opinion about him. His reputation with
them was doubtful. It now stands on such slippery ground because opinion about
him is not certain. The conspirators are not sure what to consider Antony to
be. They were in dilemma as to decide what exactly Antony is – a coward or a
flatterer.
ii)What
does Antony mean to say by the following words: That one of two bad ways you
must conceit me, either a coward or a flatterer?
Ans:
Antony means that the conspirators would form one or the other of the two bad
opinions about Antony. They would either regard him as a coward or a flatterer.
iii)What
effect do Antony’s action and words have on his listeners?
Ans:
Antony appears as a shrewd judge of character and knows how to use his grief at
Caesar’s death to his own advantage. He puts up a show of sincerity and
friendship ad impresses Brutus and the other conspirators. He I shrewd and
cunning diplomat who can use flattery to charm even his enemies.
iv)What
mistake did Brutus make by granting the request of Antony? What did Cassius
warn him then? What was the consequence of the mistake?
Ans:
Brutus made mistake by granting Antony to speak at Caesar’s funeral. Brutus didn’t
think that Antony would hot do any harm and not found fault with him. Cassius disagrees
with Brutus, warning him that he was committing a mistake by allowing Antony to
speak at Caesar’s funeral. He tells Brutus that Antony, an eloquent orator,
could win the support of the people. The consequence of his mistake was that Antony
made a passionate appeal and incited the mob to turn against the conspirators.
v)How
did Antony prove that he could be both a coward and a flatterer?
Ans:
Antony proved him to be both a coward and a flatterer. He proved to be a coward
since he was not showing anger and disgust to the conspirators even though they
were the murderers of Caesar, his best friend. Rather he was extending them a
hand in friendship when he should be hating them. He proved to be flatterer as
he wanted to save himself by falsely praising the enemies of Caesar, his best
friend.
1. Pardon me, Julius! Here
---------------hart;
Here did
-------------------------------------stand.
Sign
----------------------------------------------lethe.
O world
----------------------------------------------hart,
And this, --------------------------------------------of
thee.
How like a deer
--------------------------------------princes,
Dost thou here lie!
i)Who
speaks these words; ‘here wast thou bay’d? what is the comparison implied in
the expression? To what custom of the hunters does it refer?
Ans:
These words are spoken by Antony in the senate house while grieving ever the
dead of Caesar. The conspirators who murdered Caesar are referred to as hunters
by Antony. He compares with deer to Caesar and hunters are the conspirators who
hunted and then killed Caesar mercilessly.
ii)Explain
the double meaning intended in the expression, ‘brave heart’.
Ans;
Brave hart refers to Caesar, meaning a deer. The conspirators who murdered
Caesar are referred as the hunters. Antony refers to Caesar as the deer and he
was chased by and killed by the conspirators. Shakespeare has introduced a pun
on the similar sounds of the words ‘hart’ and ‘heart’. Caesar was so great and
mighty that the world centered around his personality and he is called the brave
hart.
iii)Who
are the hunters in the present crisis? Give the meaning of; ‘sign’d in thy
spoil, and crimson’d in thy lethe.’
Ans:
People those who take revenge, make plots against innocent and weak people and
even murder them for silly reasons are the hunters in the present crisis. The
phrase sign’d in thy spoil means that the assassins bear the signs of Caesar’s destruction
and murder. Their swords and arms are stained with the blood of Caesar.
Crimson’d in thy lethe refers to the reddened hands of the murderers of Caesar
which are coloured with his life-blood. The word lethe literally means death
and was a term used for the blood of the deer shed at the final blow.
iv)In
what way was the world, ‘the forest to this hart,’ and ‘this indeed, o world,
the heart of thee’?
Ans:
Antony refers to Caesar as hart meaning deer. The conspirators are the hunters
who hunted and killed Caesar mercilessly. Shakespeare has introduced a pun on
the similar sounds of the words hart and heart. Metaphorically speaking the
world was a forest in which Caesar was hart or deer hunted by his assassins. Similarly,
Caesar was so great and mighty that the world centered around him personally
and he might be called the heart of the world.
v)Why
does the speaker arouse Cassius’ suspicion? What does Cassius ask the speaker
as a result of the suspicion?
Ans:
Cassius is not as trusting as Brutus and doesn’t get as easily impressed with
Antony’s show of friendship and grief. He is suspicious of Antony’s real
motives for seeking their friendship. He wants to know if he would actually join
there with the conspirators’ sides or not.
2. Antony:
And Caesar --------------------------revenge,
With ----------------------------------------hell
Shall in
------------------------------------voice
Cry -------------------------------------------war,
That ---------------------------------------------earth
With -----------------------------------------------burial.
i)Why
Caesar’s spirit raging for revenge? When and to whom does Caesar’s spirit
appear later in the play?
Ans:
Caesar’s spirit raging for revenge for his murderers because they have killed Caesar
mercilessly. Antony makes a prophecy that Caesar’s spirit will seek revenge for
his murder. The spirit of Caesar would come along with the ancient goddess of
revenge and mischief to bring ruin and destruction to the land of Italy. Caesar’s
spirit appears later in the play on Cassius, Titninius and Brutus etc.
ii)Who
is Ate? Why is her name used in the context? What is meant by ‘confines’?
Ans:
Ate is the ancient Romans goddess from hell. Her name is used in the context
because Caesar’s spirit would be accompanied by her and together they would
bring death and destructions over the land of Italy as a revenge for the brutal
and treacherous murder of Caesar. Here confines mean that no one would be
spared for Ate would help the spirit of Caesar to let loose destruction and general
bloodshed.
iii)With
a monarch’s voice cry ‘havoc! – this indicates absolute and authoritative royal
command for destruction. What does the expression foretell about the things to
come?
Ans:
Antony predicts that the spirit of Caesar would come along with the ancient
Roman goddess of revenge and mischief to bring ruin and destruction to the land
of Italy. The spirit would in a mighty voice order the ruin and destruction of
Italy and let lose all the horrors of war. Not only would the smell of the foul
murder of Caesar haunt the land of Italy but also the stench of rotting many
dead bodies urgently needed burial. Death would rule the land ordered by the
spirit of Caesar seeking revenge.
iv)Who
are the dogs of war’? which foul deed is referred to and how will it smell
above the earth?
Ans:
People of Rome, especially the conspirators are the dogs of war. The spirit of Caesar
along with romans ancient goddess Ate would revenge against the conspirators
and there would be horrors of wars and destructions. The foul is referred to
the foul murder of Caesar by the conspirators. The smell of the foul murder of Caesar
would haunt the people and stench of rotting innumerable dead bodies, urgently
needing burial. Death would rule the earth.
v)What
would the consequences of these happenings be for the conspirators and as well
as for Antony?
Ans:
Antony is consumed with hatred for Caesar’s murderers and passionately wants to
take revenge. He also predicts that Caesar’s spirit would be accompanied by the
ancient Roman Goddess Ate and together they would bring death and destructions
over the land of Italy as well as the revenge for the brutal and mercilessly
murder of Caesar on the conspirators. The spirit of Caesar would take revenge
after all the conspirators.
10.
3. Antony:
Yet --------------------------awhile;
Thou -----------------------------corpse
Into -----------------------------------try,
In my
----------------------------------take
The cruel
-------------------------------men
i)To
whom is Antony speaking? Why is this person here? Where are they?
Ans:
Antony is speaking these words to a servant of Octavius Caesar who had come to
deliver a verbal message to Antony that his master was coming. They are beside Caesar’s
dead body in the senate house after all the conspirators had left.
ii)What
had Antony just said to this person before telling him to ‘stay awhile’? how
did this person help Antony?
Ans;
Antony had just said to his person before telling him to stay awhile was to
travel back speedily and tell his master what has happened in Rome. Rome is a
place of mourning, a place of danger. There is no safety here for Octavius. Yet
go off and tell him so. This person helped Antony to carry Caesar’s dead body
into the market place.
iii)Explain
the meaning of ‘oration’. What does this passage reveal to us about what Antony
proposed to do?
Ans:
Oration means speech. Antony planned to speak eloquently in his speech at the
forum and to turn the public opinion in his favour and against the murderers of
Caesar. He knew that he was a powerful orator and could sway the sentiments of
the public and incite them to revolt against the assassins.
iv)Earlier,
Antony said, ‘over thy wounds now do I prophesy.’ Mention any three points of
his prophesy.
Ans; Three
points of Antony’s prophesy are – a)
a curse shall fall upon the limbs of men. B)
there shall be war and destruction so frequent and dreadful and all pity shall
die as foul deeds become the general custom. C) the spirit of Caesar would haunt for revenge along with goddess
Ate.
v)Which
trait of Antony’s nature is shown in this passage? Give examples of two other
occasions in the play where a different aspect of his character is shown –
distinct from the one shown in this extract.
Ans;
Antony, the best friend of Caesar is shown at the beginning of the play as a
sportsperson who takes part in the race at the feast of Lupercal He is a reveler
who enjoys the good things of life. Antony’ nature is shown in this passage as
an emotional man who is over come with sorrow at the death of his best friend Caesar.
His grief is genuine and speaks of his love and loyalty for Caesar. He pledges
to punish the murderers and curses them with death and destruction. He does it
with his powerful speech in which he turns the audience to his side and incites
them to revolt against murderers of Caesar.
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