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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cleopatra think that Caesar has brought her to Rome?

2. After she arrives in Rome, how does Cleopatra feel about making the trip?

3. Who accompanies Cleopatra and Pompey on a tour of the city?

4. Why does Caesar say he will not divorce Calpurnia?

5. Olympos and Mardian teach Cleopatra to _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Cleopatra manipulate Caesar into publicly acknowledging Caesarion?

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

3. What is the rumor about a law regarding Caesar's marital status?

4. Why does Cleopatra become fast friends with Olympos and Mardian?

5. What is Caesar's reaction to seeing his son for the first time?

6. How does Cleopatra trick Caesar into a marriage ceremony at Philae?

7. What details does the author reveal about Caesar's death?

8. Why does Cleopatra hire Epaphroditus?

9. What is the nature of Caesar and Cleopatra's public meetings, and what does Cleopatra find particularly interesting about the city?

10. Why does Cleopatra have second thoughts about her visit to Rome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in THE MEMOIRS OF CLEOPATRA. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the overall settings for the story. Why does the author use the settings she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Julius Caesar. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

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