Question

read the passage. then answer the question that follows.
brutus. thy master is a wise and valiant roman;
i never thought him worse.
tell him, so please him come unto this place,
he shall be satisfied, and, by my honour,
depart untouched.
servant. ill fetch him presently.
brutus. i know that we shall have him well to friend.
cassius. brutus, a word with you.
you know not what you do. do not consent
that antony speak in his funeral.
know you how much the people may be moved
by that which he will utter?
—the tragedy of julius caesar,
based on the passage, what is the best inference about brutuss character?
○ he is wise.
○ he is dishonest.
○ he is sympathetic.
○ he is trusting.

Explanation:

Brutus ignores Cassius’s warning about Antony speaking at Caesar’s funeral, believing Antony will not sway the people. This shows Brutus’s trust in Antony’s intentions or the stability of the situation despite Cassius’s concern.

Answer:

He is trusting.