I think the answer is after because heyday means a period of success or popularity
Brutus' tragic flaw of idealism contributes to his downfall because he was gullible enough to be convinced by Cassius and Antony that they were going to murder Julius Caesar for Rome's development and goodwill. He was blinded by that idealism and believed that these were their true intentions for inviting him in the murder, thus, making him involved greatly and made him feel guilty - leading him to suicide.
The correct answer is 2. "First class!" my mother exclaimed, with an intake of breath. "How did you end up there?"
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Explanation:
In excerpt two, there is a clear contrast between the mother of Hemma (female main character and narrator) who belongs to a middle or low socioeconomic status and the parents of the male character Kaushik. This is shown by the reaction of the mother of Hemma who is shocked by the extravagance of flying in first class. This is shown in "First class!... How did you end up there?" that shows the surprise of the mother and the answer of the father in "It could become a terrible habit" that shows how proud he is of this event. Thus, this excerpt shows the diversity within socioeconomic status by explaining the shock and surprise of Hemma mother to the fact another family flew in first class.
Answer: add a comma after the word long.
Explanation: you always but a comma when decribing with adjeitves