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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cleopatra need help from Olympos?
(a) To calculate when she will give birth.
(b) To give her an ointment for a rash.
(c) To give her a potion for headache.
(d) To bring down a fever.

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

3. Caesar tells Cleopatra that he will soon leave for a military campaign in which country?
(a) Spain.
(b) India.
(c) France.
(d) China.

4. Who is Caesar's wife?
(a) Maria.
(b) Dalila.
(c) Leone.
(d) Calpurnia.

5. What does Cleopatra not enjoy about being in Rome?
(a) The weather.
(b) She is a bystander.
(c) The food.
(d) The theater.

6. What island does Caesar return to be ruled by Egypt?
(a) Cyprus.
(b) Crete.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Sardinia.

7. Cleopatra's younger stepsister is named _________________.
(a) Nubia.
(b) Arisonoe.
(c) Kesi.
(d) Moswen.

8. Cleopatra's husband, Ptolemy, is more like a/an _____________ than a husband.
(a) enemy.
(b) child.
(c) servant.
(d) uncle.

9. Cleopatra hears about a new law allowing Caesar ____________________.
(a) to recognize Caesarion legally.
(b) to abdicate.
(c) to have multiple wives.
(d) to send foreigners into exile.

10. In what area is Egypt at a disadvantage?
(a) Education.
(b) Military.
(c) Agriculture.
(d) Music.

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

12. There is an upheaval in the government as some call for Caesar _____________________.
(a) to abdicate.
(b) to banish Cleopatra.
(c) to accept a higher power within government.
(d) go into exile.

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

14. Which of the following is NOT a pastime Cleopatra indulged in with Mardian?
(a) Built a goat cart.
(b) Playing jacks.
(c) Built small bricks.
(d) Created cities in mud.

15. What is the name of one of Cleopatra's older sisters?
(a) Acenath.
(b) Eboni.
(c) Kakra.
(d) Cleopatra.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the river that runs through Alexandria?

2. How does Calpurnia feel about Caesar's indiscretions?

3. What does Caesar promise Cleopatra when he returns from battle?

4. What is Cleopatra remembering as the story opens?

5. What is Caesar's reaction when he sees his son?

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