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Answer the following question by ticking the correct options.
The offer that Cassius makes to Antony after Caesar's assassination is that………
Options
the conspirators would like to be friends with him
he may take Caesar's body to the pulpit and speak to the crowd praising Caesar
for his achievementshis recommendations will be as strong as that of the conspirators while distributing the powers and benefits to friends
he may join the conspiracy against Caesar
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Solution
his recommendations will be as strong as that of the conspirators while distributing the powers and benefits to friends
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Activity
Stage a press conference that takes place shortly after Caesar's death. The "reporters" should have their questions written down ahead of time to ask the students who play the roles of Brutus, Antony and Cassius.These questions should focus on the key events in the play, as well as the characters' intentions.
