Final answer:
Tarquinius was a haughty king who caused miseries for the people, consistent with the historical figure of Tarquin the Proud, Rome's last king. So, the correct answer is B) brave in war but feared by the people.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the lines 1-2 referenced in the question, Tarquinius was known to be haughty and caused miseries for the people.
This description aligns with historical accounts of Tarquin the Proud (Tarquinius Superbus), the seventh and last king of Rome, whose arrogance and disregard for Roman customs and the Senate led to his eventual overthrow and the establishment of the Roman Republic.
The historical context presented shows that several Roman leaders shared similar traits of being seen as both protectors of the common people and perpetrators of arrogance and haughtiness, as seen in the case of Marius, Caesar, and Spartacus.
So, the correct answer is B) brave in war but feared by the people.