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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4 | Act 2, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game do Cleopatra and Mardian almost play to pass the time while she waits to hear of Antony?
(a) Billiards.
(b) Bowling.
(c) A game of cards.
(d) A word game.

2. What does Cleopatra insist Charmian give her to drink at the last scene of Act 1?
(a) Mandragora.
(b) Milk.
(c) Wine.
(d) Poisoned grape juice.

3. Who does Cleopatra want to send to find Antony in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Iras.
(b) Charmian.
(c) Enobarbus
(d) Alexas.

4. From how many messengers does Antony receive news in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

5. Who does Caesar say thrives in the idleness of the triumvirs?
(a) Antony.
(b) Lepidus.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Lucius.

Short Answer Questions

1. In praising Antony, Cleopatra says in Act 2, Scene 5, she has dispraised whom?

2. Which of the following accompanies Pompey at his house?

3. Who does Antony say is approaching the ports of Rome in the play's first act?

4. To where does Antony send Ventidius in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. What is Cleopatra's initial fear when a messenger arrives from Italy in Act 2, Scene 5?

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