Question

part a
read this sentence from the excerpt.

suffer not yourselves to be betrayed with a kiss. (paragraph 2)

which interpretation of the sentence best explains the meaning of henry’s emotional appeal to the president?

do not trust your friends.
do not make rash decisions.
do not be tempted to love an enemy.
do not be influenced by false flattery.

Explanation:

The phrase "betrayed with a kiss" alludes to false flattery (like Judas' kiss betraying Jesus). Henry's appeal warns against being influenced by such false praise. Other options: "friends" is too narrow, "rash decisions" is irrelevant, "love an enemy" misinterprets the kiss as love instead of false flattery.

Answer:

D. Do not be influenced by false flattery.