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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. What revelation does Cleopatra make in Chapter 57?

2. Marc Antony tells Cleopatra that Caesar left her out of his will because ______________________.

3. What gift does Marc Antony give to Caesarion?

4. When Cleopatra goes to Antony in the fishing village, she sees a bad wound on what part of his body?

5. Where do Cleopatra and Antony marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the tradition of marriage in Cleopatra's family?

2. How is Antony's power diminished due to his desire to divorce Octavia and be with Cleopatra?

3. What insensitive stance does Antony make regarding his children with Cleopatra that makes her decide to remain a single parent and ruler?

4. How does Antony ultimately pleasantly surprise Cleopatra when she thought he was returning to Octavia?

5. What is the nature of Cleopatra's visit with Herod in Jerusalem?

6. What does Cleopatra name the son she has with Marc Antony?

7. What is one reason that Marc Antony wants Cleopatra to come to Rome?

8. How does Cleopatra respond to Antony's rejection of their getting married?

9. What is the dream that Cleopatra has regarding Antony's survival in battle?

10. What are the misconceptions that the Romans have about Cleopatra's Egypt?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of struggle. Identify at least two instances about struggle in the book and then cite examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

The author used more than one iteration on the theme of loss. Identify at least two examples about loss in the book and then explain why the examples support the theme.

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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