Questions: Based on this passage, how have the interactions between characters changed? Choose two options. 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.

The answer is:

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

Explanation:

1. Cassius has decided to be more trusting of Lucillius.
   This option is incorrect. The passage does not indicate that Cassius has become more trusting of Lucillius. Instead, it suggests a change in the nature of interactions, implying a cooling of relationships.

2. Brutus has come to appreciate his friendship with Cassius.
   This option is incorrect. The passage does not show Brutus appreciating his friendship with Cassius. Instead, Brutus is analyzing the change in Cassius's behavior, suggesting a deterioration rather than appreciation.

3. The conflict between Cassius and others is becoming strained.
   This option is correct. The passage indicates that Cassius's interactions have changed, showing less familiarity and friendliness, which suggests that the conflict or tension between Cassius and others is increasing.

4. Brutus says Cassius is pretending to be friendly.
   This option is correct. Brutus describes Cassius's behavior as "enforced ceremony," implying that Cassius is pretending to be friendly, which is not genuine.

5. The conflict between Brutus and Lucillius causes Brutus to distrust Lucillius.
   This option is incorrect. The passage does not suggest any conflict between Brutus and Lucillius. Instead, Lucillius is reporting on Cassius's behavior to Brutus.