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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. How do Caesar and Cleopatra travel?

2. Who is the nephew of Caesar's wife?

3. Why does Caesar arrive in Alexandria?

4. What promise does Caesar make to Cleopatra?

5. What is Cleopatra remembering as the story opens?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what illness is Caesar afflicted?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Cleopatra hire Epaphroditus?

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

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

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

10. Why does Caesar not plan to divorce Calpurnia?

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

Margaret George is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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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