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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose body is borne before the triumphant victor in Parthia?
(a) Pacorus.
(b) Silius.
(c) Marcus Crassus.
(d) Ventidius.

2. How does Cleopatra intend to act on the occasion that Antony is sad in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Sick.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Sad.

3. What does Antony compare to the spirit of a youth who "means to be of note," in Act 4, Scene 4?
(a) A battle fought at night.
(b) The present morning.
(c) The sight of one's beloved before battle.
(d) The sound of trumpets before war.

4. How many lines are there in Act 4, Scene 11?
(a) Six.
(b) Twenty-two.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Four.

5. With what weapon does Cleopatra threaten the messenger from Italy?
(a) A knife.
(b) A whip.
(c) A sword.
(d) A spear.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Antony challenge Caesar in his letter, read at the beginning of Act 4?

2. What literally are "wassails" as used by Caesar to describe Antony's behavior?

3. How many soldiers are present in Act 4, Scene 9?

4. Whom does Cleopatra send to report on the features of Octavia?

5. Who does Cleopatra want to send to find Antony in Act 1, Scene 3?

(see the answer key)

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