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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 potion does Olympos urge Cleopatra to drink?
(a) One that will cure hiccups.
(b) One that will help her sleep.
(c) One that will improve stamina.
(d) One that will abort her child.

2. What is Selene's overall personality?
(a) Unemotional.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Active.
(d) Boisterous.

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

4. When Cleopatra goes to Antony in the fishing village, she sees a bad wound on what part of his body?
(a) Neck.
(b) Thigh.
(c) Flank.
(d) Hand.

5. On what day does Cleopatra throw a party in Marc Antony's honor?
(a) Cleopatra's birthday.
(b) Caesar's birthday.
(c) His birthday.
(d) Caesarion's birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. As part of Cleopatra's marriage contract with Antony, she now owns land that had once belonged to ___________.

2. What is a common form of execution in Egypt during this time?

3. Who had Caesar claimed as his son in his will?

4. What is notable about Mardian?

5. Why is Caesarion disappointed with his image depicted in a temple at Dendera?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Antony ultimately pleasantly surprise Cleopatra when she thought he was returning to Octavia?

2. What stance of Antony's incites Octavian to declare war?

3. What is one reason that Marc Antony wants Cleopatra to come to Rome?

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

5. What logic does Cleopatra use to try to convince Antony to divorce Octavia?

6. How does Cleopatra inform Antony that he is the father of twins?

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

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

9. What is Cleopatra's behavior like when she sets her sights on a man?

10. What is the dream that Cleopatra has regarding Antony's survival in battle?

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