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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. To what country is Antony's army headed to battle?
(a) Parthia.
(b) Spain.
(c) Russia.
(d) Gaul.

2. Who is Marc Antony's new wife?
(a) Cassiopeia.
(b) Octavia.
(c) Phaedra.
(d) Calpurnia.

3. Where does Cleopatra meet Antony in Chapter 54?
(a) Rome.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Antioch.
(d) Tunisia.

4. What is notable about Mardian?
(a) He is bisexual.
(b) He is a transsexual.
(c) He is gay.
(d) He is a eunuch.

5. Cleopatra's taster dies because someone has poisoned her ____________.
(a) bread.
(b) tea.
(c) honey.
(d) wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day does Cleopatra throw a party in Marc Antony's honor?

2. Antony's aide tells Cleopatra that Antony is in a fishing village located in _______________.

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

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

5. Why are the dead bodies from the plague cremated?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How is Antony's power diminished due to his desire to divorce Octavia and be with Cleopatra?

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

8. What is Cleopatra's personal agony on the night before Antony departs for battle at Parthia?

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

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

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