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

2. Why does Marc Antony send a message to Cleopatra?
(a) To request a diplomatic audience with her.
(b) To make a personal visit.
(c) She must answer charges about her role in Caesar's murder.
(d) To request help from her armies.

3. In what city does Cleopatra meet with Herod?
(a) Pompeii.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Rome.

4. What is Alexander's overall personality?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Shy.
(c) Retiring.
(d) Exuberant.

5. To what city does Olympos volunteer to take Caesarion?
(a) Rome.
(b) Bombay.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Cairo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Antony's personal aide?

2. What is Cleopatra's overall personality?

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

4. What has happened to Cassius and Brutus?

5. Antony and Cleopatra decide that they need ______________ should Octavian declare war.

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Cleopatra's ambitions best be described?

2. How does Cleopatra try to give the illusion of control while funding Antony's military campaigns?

3. What insensitive stance does Antony make regarding his children with Cleopatra that makes her decide to remain a single parent and ruler?

4. What is another reason that Marc Antony has requested Cleopatra's presence in Rome?

5. What does Cleopatra name the son she has with Marc Antony?

6. What is the nature of Cleopatra's visit with Herod in Jerusalem?

7. Why does Cleopatra take offense to something Mardian says regarding Cleopatra's need to re-marry?

8. What are the misconceptions that the Romans have about Cleopatra's Egypt?

9. Why is Cleopatra particularly disappointed in the contents of Caesar's will?

10. How does the author use the technique of foreshadowing when telling about the wise, old man who is bitten by an asp and dies?

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