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Explanation:

Analyze the excerpt

Caesar rejects Cimber's humble gestures ("couchings" and "lowly courtesies"), stating they might sway ordinary men but not him. He declares that Cimber's brother is banished by decree, and begging ("pray and fawn") will only make Caesar spurn him like a cur.

Evaluate the options

• Option 1: Caesar will not reverse the exile of Cimber's brother in response to begging and flattery. This matches Caesar's speech directly.
• Option 2: Caesar tells Cimber to leave the senate. Incorrect; Caesar tells him to stop kneeling/begging, not to leave.
• Option 3: Caesar agrees to free Cimber's brother. Incorrect; Caesar refuses.
• Option 4: Caesar is willing to hear new arguments. Incorrect; Caesar states he will not change his mind.

Answer:

• (A) Caesar will not reverse the exile of Cimber's brother in response to begging and flattery. (Correct answer)
• (B) Caesar tells Cimber to leave the senate for pleading to release his brother.
• (C) Because Cimber flattered Caesar, Caesar agrees to free Cimber's brother.
• (D) Caesar is willing to hear new arguments to free Cimber's brother.