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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. I’ll 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,

William Shakespeare

Based on the passage, what is the best inference about Brutus’s character?

He is wise.
He is dishonest.
He is sympathetic.
He is trusting.

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
He is trusting.

Brutus assures Antony he will be satisfied and "depart untouched," showing he takes Antony at his word and underestimates the danger Cassius warns about (Antony's ability to move the crowd).