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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. What is Cleopatra's physical condition when she sails for Egypt?

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

3. What does Cleopatra give Caesar at their first formal meeting in Rome?

4. Who is Cleopatra's female servant who travels with her when she is away at Gaza?

5. How old is Cleopatra at the time of the memory?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of Caesar's will regarding his heir?

2. What traumatic event in Cleopatra's life begins the novel?

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

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

5. Who are Cleopatra's siblings?

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

7. Describe some of Cleopatra's childhood activities and what does she think will bring an end to her youthful fun?

8. What complicates Cleopatra's extended stay in Rome when Caesar leaves for a military campaign in Spain?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cleopatra was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Cleopatra's life through this book, what were her biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.

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