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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. Who is named as Caesar's heir in his will?

2. Why does Cleopatra decide to leave Caesar's celebration?

3. Why does Caesar arrive in Alexandria?

4. There is an uprising with Arisonoe and ______________ at its heart.

5. How does the elder Ptolemy die?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Caesar not plan to divorce Calpurnia?

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

6. Why is Cleopatra especially concerned that Caesar is considering more military campaigns into the Parthians and India?

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

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

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

10. Why does Caesar invite Cleopatra to Rome?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Marc Antony. 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?

Essay Topic 2

THE MEMOIRS OF CLEOPATRA is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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