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cassius. brutus, i do observe you now of late.
i have not from your eyes that gentleness
and show of love as i was wont to have.
you bear too stubborn and too strange a hand
over your friend that loves you.
–the tragedy of julius caesar,
william shakespeare
read the passage. what is the best summary of this
passage?
○ cassius is concerned brutus is upset and is being
less kind than normal.
○ brutus, why have you been acting so stubborn?
○ brutus, i want gentleness and love from my friends.
○ brutus, you and i are great friends, are we not?

Explanation:

To find the best summary, analyze each option:

• First option: Cassius notes Brutus’ reduced gentleness/love and strange, stubborn behavior, showing concern about Brutus being upset and less kind. This matches the passage.
• Second option: It’s a question, not a summary of the passage’s content.
• Third option: Focuses on Cassius’ desire for gentleness, not the main point about Brutus’ changed behavior.
• Fourth option: Questions their friendship, not summarizing the passage’s concern about Brutus’ actions.

Answer:

A. Cassius is concerned Brutus is upset and is being less kind than normal.