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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What potion does Olympos urge Cleopatra to drink?
(a) One that will help her sleep.
(b) One that will cure hiccups.
(c) One that will abort her child.
(d) One that will improve stamina.

2. How does Herod greet Cleopatra when she arrives to see him?
(a) He is "Cleopatra's Salvation."
(b) He is "Caesar's Successor."
(c) He is "Herod, King of the Jews."
(d) He is "Octavian's Nemesis."

3. Cleopatra believes that she is ___________________ mentioned in the Sibylline Leaves.
(a) the immortal beloved.
(b) the widow of Caesar.
(c) the Roman Emperor.
(d) the Messiah.

4. What does Cleopatra consult regarding the famine and plague?
(a) Tarot cards.
(b) Biblical prophecies.
(c) Ancient runes.
(d) Oracle at Delphi.

5. What gift does Marc Antony give to Caesarion?
(a) An abacus.
(b) A sundial.
(c) A lizard.
(d) A boat.

6. What do the Romans think will eventually be Antony's downfall?
(a) His arrogance.
(b) His allegiance to Egypt.
(c) His lack of loyal military men.
(d) His waning battle skills.

7. When Cleopatra goes to Antony in the fishing village, she sees a bad wound on what part of his body?
(a) Neck.
(b) Hand.
(c) Thigh.
(d) Flank.

8. What is notable about Mardian?
(a) He is bisexual.
(b) He is a transsexual.
(c) He is a eunuch.
(d) He is gay.

9. What request does Cleopatra make of Marc Antony?
(a) That he build an army for Egypt.
(b) That he destroy everyone who is a threat to her throne.
(c) That he marry her.
(d) That he take her to Rome.

10. When Cleopatra brings money to Antony, she transports it on _______ ships to minimize the risk of losing it all.
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

11. Who had Caesar claimed as his son in his will?
(a) Caesarion.
(b) Octavian.
(c) Olympos.
(d) Antony.

12. Egyptian commodities of papyrus and __________ are in high demand.
(a) wine.
(b) glass.
(c) diamonds.
(d) gold.

13. An encounter with a soothsayer makes Cleopatra fear that she is to be _______________________.
(a) assassinated before Antony returns.
(b) the mother of an Emperor.
(c) the last of the pharaohs to rule Egypt.
(d) the Roman Emperor.

14. Who is Marc Antony's wife at this point?
(a) Fulvia.
(b) Agricola.
(c) Calpurnia.
(d) Maria.

15. What does Cleopatra think will be Octavian's motivation to declare war on Egypt?
(a) To have Caesarion declared Caesar's rightful heir.
(b) To get justice for Caesar's death.
(c) To avenge Octavia's humiliation by Cleopatra.
(d) To acquire Egypt's territories.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cleopatra receives a message from Marc Antony telling her that _______________.

2. On what day does Cleopatra throw a party in Marc Antony's honor?

3. Who does Mardian recommend for Cleopatra but she finds no interest in?

4. What does the ambassador of Median offer up in exchange for a friendly relationship with Egypt?

5. What is one thing that Octavia uses to undermine Antony's power in Rome?

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