Question

read the excerpt from julius caesar, act 1, scene 2.
brutus. into what dangers would you lead me,
cassius,
that you would have me seek into myself
for that which is not in me?

cassius. therefore, good brutus, be prepared to
hear.
and since you know you cannot see yourself
so well as by reflection, i, your glass,
will modestly discover to yourself
that of yourself which you yet know not of.
and be not jealous on me, gentle brutus.
were i a common laugher, or did use
to stale with ordinary oaths my love
to every new protester, if you know
that i do fawn on men and hug them hard
and after scandal them or if you know
that i profess myself in banqueting

which statement best summarizes the conflict in this
passage?
○ cassius explains that he surrounds himself with
good friends who all serve the same cause.
○ brutus suspects that cassius’s flattery is fueled by
intentions that will put him at risk, and cassius
assures brutus that he is honest and trustworthy.
○ cassius accuses brutus of causing scandal among
friendships.
○ cassius explains that he is dangerous to others but
he poses no danger to brutus

Explanation:

Brutus questions Cassius about leading him into danger and making him look for qualities he doesn't have, showing he distrusts Cassius's motives. Cassius responds by asking Brutus to listen, offering to act as a "glass" to show Brutus his own unseen traits, and defends himself against being seen as a flatterer with bad intentions, trying to prove he is honest. This matches the conflict of Brutus suspecting Cassius's flattery is risky, with Cassius asserting his trustworthiness. The other options do not align: Cassius does not focus on his friends, does not accuse Brutus, and does not call himself dangerous to others.

Answer:

Brutus suspects that Cassius's flattery is fueled by intentions that will put him at risk, and Cassius assures Brutus that he is honest and trustworthy.