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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. Olympos and Mardian teach Cleopatra to _____________.
(a) play a harp.
(b) ride a horse.
(c) fly a kite.
(d) swim.

2. Who meets Cleopatra in Rome on Caesar's behalf?
(a) Gaius Caesar.
(b) Caesar Augustus.
(c) Mark Antony.
(d) Gaius Oppius.

3. Whose home does Cleopatra visit during the festival?
(a) Marcus Aurelius'.
(b) Marc Antony's.
(c) Caesar's.
(d) Octavion's.

4. Caesar orders a statue of _____________ to be placed in the temple.
(a) Octavian.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Calpurnia.
(d) Cleopatra.

5. Why is Cleopatra concerned about Caesar launching a campaign against the country in in #32?
(a) He doesn't have the army.
(b) He doesn't have the resources.
(c) He is getting older.
(d) He doesn't have the loyalty of Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cleopatra decide to leave Caesar's celebration?

2. Where is Caesar murdered?

3. Cleopatra talks at length with Epaphroditus about ____________________.

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Cleopatra name her new son and how does her husband, Ptolemy accept him?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Cleopatra's relationship with the Younger Ptolemy and how can his pleasant demeanor be explained?

9. Why does Caesar invite Cleopatra to Rome?

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

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