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Answer the following question by ticking the correct options.
After listening to Brutus' speech, the Third Citizen says 'Let him be Caesar'. This clearly
shows he ……………………….
Options
has not understood Brutus' reason for killing Caesar
loved Caesar more than he loves Brutus
loves Brutus more than he loved Caesar
thinks Brutus killed Caesar to assume power.
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Solution
has not understood Brutus' reason for killing Caesar
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