The conclusion that this excerpt best supports is:
that Brutus is considering taking his own life.
What is the excerpt saying
In the excerpt, Brutus mentions that the ghost of Caesar has appeared to him twice, and he expresses the belief that his hour has come.
He talks about the possibility of enemies beating them and suggests that it would be more worthy for them to take their own lives by leaping into the pit rather than waiting for the enemies to capture or defeat them.
This implies that Brutus is contemplating the idea of taking his own life in the face of defeat.
complete question
Read the excerpt from Julius Caesar, act 5, scene 5. BRUTUS. Come hither, good Volumnius. List a word. VOLUMNIUS. What says my lord? BRUTUS. Why this, Volumnius. The ghost of Caesar hath appeared to me2370 Two several times by night—at Sardis once, And this last night, here in Philippi fields. I know my hour is come. VOLUMNIUS. Not so, my lord. BRUTUS. Nay, I am sure it is, Volumnius. Thou seest the world, Volumnius, how it goes.2375 Our enemies have beat us to the pit, [Low alarums] It is more worthy to leap in ourselves Than tarry till they push us.
Which conclusion does this excerpt best support?
that Brutus will be killed by his enemies
that Brutus will always be haunted
that Brutus is considering taking his own life
that Brutus and Volumnius will fight