BRUTUS. He is not doubted.—A word, Lucillius.
How he 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 enforcèd 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,
Sink in the trial. Comes his army on?
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar,
William Shakespeare
Based on this passage, how have the interactions between characters changed?
1. Cassius has decided to be more trusting of Lucillius.
2. Brutus has come to appreciate his friendship with Cassius.
3. The conflict between Brutus and Cassius is growing in intensity.
4. Brutus now suspects Cassius because he has become too polite.
5. The conflict between Brutus and Lucillius has strained their relationship.

Note: This is a check-all-that-apply question. That is why there are two correct answers.

3. The conflict between Brutus and Cassius is growing in intensity.

4. Brutus now suspects Cassius because he has become too polite.

Explanation:

This passage was taken from the Shakespearean play "Julius Caesar". Brutus and Cassius were not only friends but also accomplices in betraying and killing Caesar. As the plot progresses, however, the two characters begin to grow distant as the conflict between them grows in intensity.

Brutus's loyal friend Lucillius has payed Cassius a visit, and is now being questioned by Brutus about the way Cassius has treated him. Lucillius makes it clear Cassius was civil, but not at all affectionate. Brutus now begins to suspect Cassius's cold politeness, seeing it as a sign of their friendship being damaged.

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