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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. Cleopatra believes that she is ___________________ mentioned in the Sibylline Leaves.
(a) the immortal beloved.
(b) the Roman Emperor.
(c) the widow of Caesar.
(d) the Messiah.

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

3. What does Antony want Cleopatra to bring when they meet in #118?
(a) The twins.
(b) Her barge.
(c) An astrologer.
(d) Her pysician.

4. Why is Caesarion disappointed with his image depicted in a temple at Dendera?
(a) His nose is too big.
(b) He isn't smiling.
(c) He looks too small.
(d) It looks nothing like him.

5. In Chapter 65, Antony leaves for a military campaign in _____________.
(a) Armenia.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Syria.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what country is Antony's army headed to battle?

2. What do the Romans think will eventually be Antony's downfall?

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

4. Where does Cleopatra meet Antony in Chapter 54?

5. What is Cleopatra's initial concern for Antony's army?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are the events that lead up to the marriage of Antony and Cleopatra?

5. How does Cleopatra respond to Antony's rejection of their getting married?

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

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

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

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

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

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