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Antony's reference to Caesar's conquest of the Nervii is to ………………….
Options
remind the mob of Caesar's greatness as a warrior
make the mob feel afraid of being attacked by the war-like race
make the crowd weep for Caesar who died at war
stop and collect his emotions as he is feeling very upset
Solution
remind the mob of Caesar's greatness as a warrior
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