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

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

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

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

5. What does Caesar do at the pyramids?
(a) He has a statue commissioned.
(b) He falls unconscious.
(c) He launches a battle.
(d) He has his portrait painted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is named as Caesar's heir in his will?

2. What do Cleopatra's men do with the two pirates they capture?

3. Why does Cleopatra think that Caesar has brought her to Rome?

4. What is the name of both of Cleopatra's brothers?

5. What does Caesar say he will build along the Tiber?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Cleopatra especially concerned that Caesar is considering more military campaigns into the Parthians and India?

2. Why does Cleopatra dislike the public displays and entertainment at a particular celebration honoring Caesar?

3. What political complications does Cleopatra encounter being pregnant with Caesar's child?

4. What details does the author reveal about Caesar's death?

5. Which of Cleopatra's family members are in control when her father is in exile?

6. What is the underlying political situation between two powers throughout Cleopatra's life and what is Egypt's position?

7. How does Cleopatra manipulate Caesar into publicly acknowledging Caesarion?

8. What was it about Caesar's character that Cleopatra capitalized on in order to entice him?

9. What is the nature of Caesar's will regarding his heir?

10. Why does Cleopatra feel so vulnerable regarding her personal relationship with Caesar?

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