Which conspirator urged Cassius to bring 'noble' Brutus into the conspiracy and assisted by placing forged letters?

• A. Cinna
• B. Casca
• C. Flavius
• D. Brutus

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is how the conspirators win Brutus to their cause by appealing to his sense of honor and using forged evidence to create public support. The conspirator who urges Cassius to bring Brutus into the plot and helps by placing forged letters is Cinna. He understands Brutus’s noble reputation and his influence in Rome, so he helps Cassius persuade Brutus that action against Caesar is in Rome’s best interest. The forged letters, presented as coming from concerned citizens, give Brutus a justification to join the conspiracy and to view it as a noble defense of Rome. This is why Brutus ends up aligning with the conspirators. The other figures have different roles: Casca participates in the murder scene, Flavius is an ally turned foe to Caesar’s rise, and Brutus is the target being recruited rather than the recruiter.