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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 does Cleopatra consult regarding the famine and plague?

2. An encounter with a soothsayer makes Cleopatra fear that she is to be _______________________.

3. What do Antony's men burn in order to keep them out of Roman hands?

4. When does Antony plan to ask Octavia for a divorce?

5. What does Cleopatra initially decide about a relationship with Marc Antony?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Cleopatra particularly disappointed in the contents of Caesar's will?

3. What stance of Antony's incites Octavian to declare war?

4. What is Cleopatra's behavior like when she sets her sights on a man?

5. What are the events that lead up to the marriage of Antony and Cleopatra?

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

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

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

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

10. How does Cleopatra inform Antony that he is the father of twins?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall settings for the story. Why does the author use the settings she does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a brief character study of Julius Caesar. 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?

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