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Who does Murrellus praise in Act 1 Scene 1?

1) Julius Caesar
2) Brutus
3) Pompey
4) Mark Antony

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In Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar', Murellus praises Pompey in Act 1 Scene 1, criticizing the people for their inconstant support, now celebrating Caesar's victory after they had once celebrated Pompey's triumphs.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Act 1 Scene 1 of Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, Murellus (also known as Marullus or Flavius Marullus) does not praise Julius Caesar. Instead, he criticizes the commoners for their fickle loyalty and praises Pompey. Murellus is aggravated by the fact that the citizens of Rome are now celebrating Caesar's triumph over Pompey's sons, when not long ago they had celebrated Pompey's triumphs.

Murellus reminds the crowd of their previous support for Pompey and chides them for their quick change of allegiance. Therefore, out of the options provided, Murellus praises Pompey in Act 1 Scene 1.

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