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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. Where is Pompey's house that serves as the setting for the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Rome.
(b) Messina.
(c) Florence.
(d) Alexandria.

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

3. Where does Caesar say that Pompey resides in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Florence.
(b) Messina.
(c) Misenum.
(d) Sicily.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "Tiber" to which Antony refers at the beginning of the play?

2. To where does Antony decide he must go in the beginning of the play?

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

4. At whose house does Act 2, Scene 2 unfold?

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

(see the answer key)

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