223 #17
A.  Yes, the praise is consistent with the earlier praises that he paid to Caesar, he still notes the praises that he had given to Caesar.  He did not dislike Caesar, but he was loyal to Rome, so when he was told that Caesar would corrupt Rome, he killed Caesar out of love for his city, not as an act against Caesar.  
B.  The criticism, although a little important, is nothing that was such a big emergency that he could have waited to talk about it. 

226 #10
A. Brutus is unrealistic in expecting his allies to always act honorably. 
B. Properly firm and uncompromising.
C. He refuses to be brown beaten.
D. Brutus was forthright. 
E. He was armed so strong in honesty that he could not compromise. 

228 #6
A. He shows his tact by telling Brutus that Caesar had gotten secretive lately, and he had already told Brutus that Caesar was vying for power. 
B. He introduces the people with him, and gets ready to say the oath, even though he knew Brutus would not accept it.  He also talks about the important debatable things as he is leaving.
C. He shows that he will take second place by telling about how the people in the conspiracy are in higher spots than he is at in the group.