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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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