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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon what does Antony say he will look in line 9 of Act 4's tenth scene?
(a) The enemy's endeavor.
(b) The blood of Caesar.
(c) Cleopatra's coutenance.
(d) His own troops' discipline.

2. Of whom does Cleopatra report dreaming in Act 5, Scene 2?
(a) Herself.
(b) Emperor Antony.
(c) A god.
(d) Caesar.

3. Who brings a basket to Cleopatra?
(a) A guard.
(b) Dolabella.
(c) Charmian.
(d) A clown.

4. How many times will Antony reward Scarus for his "spritely comfort"?
(a) Thrice.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) Ten times.

5. For what does Antony tell Eros he has made the wars with Caesar?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Rage.
(c) Himself.
(d) Pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does the speaker in Act 4, Scene 11, say the speaker and company must go?

2. What does Antony call Eros after the latter's suicide?

3. What does Antony foreshadow by telling Eros that they must sleep, after Mardian delivers news of Cleopatra's death?

4. With what does Cleopatra kill herself?

5. To what spurned suicidal lover of Roman lore does Antony refer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has the battle gone so far, in Act 4, Scene 7?

2. What effect on Antony's disposition does the desertion by Enobarbus have?

3. How does the news of Cleopatra's death affect Antony's actions?

4. What does Antony say will happen to Cleopatra if she does not vanish after his fleet has betrayed him?

5. Why does Caesar insist upon being still with his land forces on the second day of Battle at Alexandria?

6. How does Antony react to the desertion by Enobarbus?

7. What characterizes the reactions of those present in Act 4, Scene 1, to the news of Antony's death?

8. What characterizes Enobarbus' speech which he calls upon the moon to witness?

9. To what end does Cleopatra commit herself, and why, after Antony has died?

10. Why does Enobarbus say he will seek out a ditch in which he may die?

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