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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cleopatra come to realize about Caesar?
(a) He wants another son.
(b) He may have courted her just for political support.
(c) He truly loves her.
(d) He is divorcing Calpurnia.

2. What disease does Caesar tell Cleopatra that he has?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Falling sickness.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Tuberculosis.

3. How is Cleopatra received by the people of Rome?
(a) She is unpopular.
(b) She is ignored.
(c) She is exiled.
(d) She is popular.

4. Caesar declares that all prisoners ___________________ after the triumphal march.
(a) will be executed.
(b) will be set free.
(c) will be exiled.
(d) will be tortured.

5. What does Pompey the Great say about the seven-year-old Cleopatra?
(a) She is an enchanting child.
(b) She is a special joy.
(c) She is impudent.
(d) She has eyes as black as midnight.

6. What is the nickname of Cleopatra's son?
(a) Caesarion.
(b) Gai.
(c) Caesar Jr.
(d) Auggie.

7. What promise does Caesar make to Cleopatra?
(a) To return her to the throne.
(b) To take her to Rome.
(c) To have her image put on coins.
(d) To marry her.

8. How does Caesar publicly acknowledge Caesarion?
(a) He creates a throne for him.
(b) He places a laurel wreath on his head.
(c) He picks him up.
(d) He issues a decree.

9. Where is Caesar murdered?
(a) On the Senate floor.
(b) Walking to the baths.
(c) At his home.
(d) On a ship.

10. Who is the boy who takes care of animals and becomes Cleopatra's friend?
(a) Moshe.
(b) Masud.
(c) Mardian.
(d) Moses.

11. Why does Cleopatra feel vulnerable where Caesar is concerned?
(a) She feels uncomfortable around Calpurnia.
(b) She is not sure if he loves her like she loves him.
(c) She does not feel beautiful around the Roman women.
(d) She thinks he may want to imprison her.

12. What is the nature of the festival that Cleopatra attends?
(a) May Day Festival.
(b) The Summer Solstice.
(c) Masters and slaves trade places.
(d) The Equinox celebration.

13. What is Caesar's reaction when he sees his son?
(a) He is incredulous.
(b) He is doubtful.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is pleased.

14. Who is named as Caesar's heir in his will?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Octavian.
(c) Caesarion.
(d) Antony.

15. How does Cleopatra gain entry into Caesar's room?
(a) She hides in a rug.
(b) She poses as a servant.
(c) She does not gain entry.
(d) She hides in a basket.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Caesar and Cleopatra travel?

2. Cleopatra's sisters, Cleopatra and ______________ take control of the throne when their father is exiled.

3. How old is Caesar at this time?

4. What does Cleopatra not enjoy about being in Rome?

5. There is an uprising with Arisonoe and ______________ at its heart.

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