Question

based on this passage, how have the interactions between characters changed? choose two options. brutus he is not doubted. a word, lucillius. how i received you let me be resolved. lucillius with courtesy and with respect enough, but not with such familiar instances, nor with such free and friendly conference, as he hath used of old. brutus thou hast described a hot friend cooling. ever note, lucillius: when love begins to sicken and decay it useth an enforced ceremony. there are no tricks in plain and simple faith; but hollow men, like horses hot at hand, make gallant show and promise of their mettle; but when they should endure the bloody spur, they fall their crests and like deceitful jades. cassius has decided to be more trusting of lucillius. brutus has come to appreciate his friendship with cassius. the conflict between cassius and others is becoming strained. brutus says cassius is pretending to be friendly. the conflict between brutus and lucillius causes brutus to distrust lucillius.

Explanation:

Brutus mentions that Lucillius should not be as familiar and friendly as before, indicating a change in their relationship. He also implies that something is amiss with Cassius' behavior. Analyzing the options, Brutus' words suggest he thinks Cassius is pretending to be friendly and the conflict between Cassius and others is straining.

Answer:

C. The conflict between Cassius and others is becoming strained.
D. Brutus says Cassius is pretending to be friendly.