Final answer:
The correct answer to the question is not provided within the options, as Brutus was not chosen as king by the citizens, but instead became one of the first consuls of the Roman Republic after the expulsion of King Tarquinius.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question refers to events surrounding the actions of Lucius Junius Brutus and the Roman King Tarquinius. Given the details mentioned regarding Roman leaders and similar historical figures, the passage appears to be related to the expulsion of the Tarquin kings from Rome and the establishment of the Roman Republic, an event dated around 509 BCE. The historical context suggests that after ousting the last Roman king, Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquinius the Proud), Brutus did not become king but rather one of the first consuls of the Roman Republic. Hence, the correct answer would be that Brutus was chosen as king by the citizens is not true, as he became a consul instead. This reflects the broader Roman disdain for kingship following the expulsion of Tarquinius as presented in historical records such as those by Livy.