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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 bring down a fever.
(b) To give her a potion for headache.
(c) To give her an ointment for a rash.
(d) To calculate when she will give birth.

2. What disease is it determined that Ptolemy has after he is examined in Egypt?
(a) Heart disease.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Consumption.
(d) Epilepsy.

3. Why is Octavian being sent away?
(a) To seek a bride.
(b) To lead a major battle.
(c) To learn military tactics.
(d) To rescue his exiled father.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Cleopatra has to travel to _____________ to discredit a man claiming to be the elder Ptolemy.

2. Cleopatra is encouraged about Ptolemy's health because he wants to _________________.

3. What is the message of a letter Caesar sends to Cleopatra?

4. Who attacks Cleopatra ships as she sails to Rome?

5. Where is Caesar murdered?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Cleopatra's siblings?

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

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

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

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

6. What is Caesar's reaction to seeing his son for the first time?

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

8. Why does Cleopatra have second thoughts about her visit to Rome?

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

10. How does Cleopatra trick Caesar into a marriage ceremony at Philae?

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