Question

read the excerpt from julius caesar, act 2, scene 1. portia. brutus, my lord. brutus. portia, what mean you? wherefore rise you now? it is not for your health thus to commit your weak condition to the raw cold morning. portia. nor for yours neither. youve ungently, brutus, stole from my bed; and yesternight at supper you suddenly arose, and walked about musing and sighing, with your arms across, and when i asked you what the matter was, you stared upon me with ungentle looks. i urged you further, then you scratched your head, and too impatiently stamped with your foot. yet i insisted, yet you answered not, but with an angry wafture of your hand which statement best summarizes the conflict in this passage? portia is upset because brutus is behaving as if something is wrong, and he will not confide in her. brutus is concerned that portia will betray him to her acquaintances. portia is offended because brutus is routinely impatient with her. brutus is very sick, and portia is worried that he will die if he does not eat or sleep.

Explanation:

The passage shows Portia pointing out Brutus' unusual, agitated behavior (sneaking out, sighing, reacting angrily when asked) and that he won't tell her what is wrong. The other options are incorrect: Brutus does not express fear of betrayal, Portia's issue is not routine impatience, and Brutus is not physically sick.

Answer:

Portia is upset because Brutus is behaving as if something is wrong, and he will not confide in her.