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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. Which of the following would NOT be a problem if the river in #45 were to flood?

2. Cleopatra's sisters, Cleopatra and ______________ take control of the throne when their father is exiled.

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

4. In what area is Egypt at a disadvantage?

5. What is the nickname of Cleopatra's son?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Which of Cleopatra's family members are in control when her father is in exile?

4. Why does Cleopatra hire Epaphroditus?

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

6. What is Cleopatra's relationship with the Younger Ptolemy and how can his pleasant demeanor be explained?

7. How is Berenice executed and what involvement does the family have?

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

9. What does Cleopatra name her new son and how does her husband, Ptolemy accept him?

10. Why does Cleopatra dislike the public displays and entertainment at a particular celebration honoring Caesar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Cleopatra. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?

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

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.

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