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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. Olympos and Mardian teach Cleopatra to _____________.

3. At what age does Cleopatra realize that she could be forced to marry and bear children?

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

5. Who attacks Cleopatra ships as she sails to Rome?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Cleopatra have second thoughts about her visit to Rome?

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

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

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

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 author uses more than one iteration on the motif of life-death-life. Identify at least two motifs about life-death-life in the book. Then cite an example to support each answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does the author mean by calling it simply THE MEMOIRS OF CLEOPATRA? What is she trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

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