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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. After her father's death, Cleopatra is to co-rule with ______________.

2. Cleopatra hears about a new law allowing Caesar ____________________.

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

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

5. Who meets Cleopatra in Rome on Caesar's behalf?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Cleopatra's siblings?

2. Why does Cleopatra hire Epaphroditus?

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

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

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

6. What is the underlying political situation between two powers throughout Cleopatra's life and what is Egypt's position?

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

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

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

10. Why does Cleopatra feel so vulnerable regarding her personal relationship with Caesar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Olympos. What is his role in the story? What was the author trying to accomplish by developing Olympos' character in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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