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Answer the following question by ticking the correct options.
Antony's remark Mischief, thou art afoot,
Take thou what course thou wilt! , shows him to be …………………
Options
a ruthless manipulator
an honourable man
a loyal friend
a tactful man
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Solution
a tactful man
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| superstitious arrogant loyal clever overconfident manipulative good orator ambitious brave great conqueror generous fearless loves flattery firm shrewd crafty |
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Julius Caesar
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1. the things that threaten'd me Ne'er look'd but on my back; when they shall see The face of Caesar, they are vanished. |
1. arrogant |
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Mark Antony
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