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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does the triumphant victor in the first scene of Act 3 speak?
(a) Pacorus.
(b) Silius.
(c) Marcus Crassus.
(d) Ventidius.

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

3. In praising Antony, Cleopatra says in Act 2, Scene 5, she has dispraised whom?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Antony.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Herself.

4. What is the name of the man who accompanies Caesar in Act 3, Scene 8?
(a) Canidius.
(b) Agrippa.
(c) Taurus.
(d) Scarus.

5. What location is reported as being taken by Caesar in Act 3, Scene 7?
(a) Toyne.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Athens.
(d) Actium.

6. Who does Antony say is approaching the ports of Rome in the play's first act?
(a) Lepidus.
(b) Sextus Pompeius.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Octavius.

7. Against what does Caesar warn Antony in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Imperial ambition.
(b) Loving too dearly.
(c) Reckless violence.
(d) Infidelity.

8. Which of the following does Antony NOT command his men to do after his defeat at Actium?
(a) Take his gold.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Make peace with Caesar.
(d) Fly.

9. Which of the following accompanies Pompey at his house?
(a) Menecrates.
(b) Enorbarbus.
(c) Lepidus.
(d) Demetrius.

10. Towards where do the ships of the defeated flee?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Sicily.
(c) Peloponnesus.
(d) Rome.

11. What of Cleopatra's does Antony say repays him for the loss at Actium?
(a) A kiss.
(b) Her death.
(c) A victory.
(d) A flagon of wine.

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

13. In Act 3, Scene 5, who delivers news to Enobarbus?
(a) Silius.
(b) Enomus.
(c) Eros.
(d) Vertidius.

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

15. What does Antony's betrothed say she shall do when Antony is about the world?
(a) Pray for him.
(b) Curse him.
(c) Write to him.
(d) Think of him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Antony reported as being, by Caesar, in Act 3, Scene 6?

3. Whom does Caesar send to win Cleopatra from Antony?

4. To whom does Caesar compare Octavia's return to Rome?

5. It is reported in Act 3, Scene 5, that Caesar has arrested whom?

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