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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. As a child, Cleopatra is taken to the throne of ______________ and told that she is her daughter.
(a) Osiris.
(b) Nut.
(c) Ma'at.
(d) Isis.

2. What is Cleopatra's opinion of Caesar's wife?
(a) She is big as a barge.
(b) She is pinched like a prune.
(c) She is very pretty.
(d) She is cold as a statue.

3. After her father's death, Cleopatra is to co-rule with ______________.
(a) her nephew.
(b) her sister.
(c) her uncle.
(d) her brother.

4. Why does Cleopatra think that Caesar has brought her to Rome?
(a) To imprison her.
(b) For some personal political gain.
(c) To marry her.
(d) To kill Caesarion.

5. Why does Caesar say he will not divorce Calpurnia?
(a) She is pregnant.
(b) She has money.
(c) She is very ill.
(d) She has stood behind him during his rise to the top.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cleopatra gain entry into Caesar's room?

2. Cleopatra learns that her sister, _______________, is being held in the Tullianum Prison.

3. Cleopatra asks Olympos to treat a woman who _________________.

4. At what age does Cleopatra realize that she could be forced to marry and bear children?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Caesar and Cleopatra's public meetings, and what does Cleopatra find particularly interesting about the city?

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

3. What is the rumor about a law regarding Caesar's marital status?

4. Under what circumstances does Cleopatra meet Julius Caesar?

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

6. What complicates Cleopatra's extended stay in Rome when Caesar leaves for a military campaign in Spain?

7. What are Cleopatra's thoughts regarding a Messiah based on talks with Epaphroditus?

8. How does Caesar's wife, Calpurnia, deal with Caesar's extramarital indiscretions?

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

10. Describe some of Cleopatra's childhood activities and what does she think will bring an end to her youthful fun?

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