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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 Antony ask that Cleopatra bring to him?

2. What name does Cleopatra give to her new daughter?

3. Mardian tells Cleopatra that she must have a _____________.

4. Who does Cleopatra consider to be her co-ruler?

5. What is Antony's first question to Cleopatra when he sees her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How can Cleopatra's ambitions best be described?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does the author use the technique of foreshadowing when telling about the wise, old man who is bitten by an asp and dies?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Margaret George's use of regionalism in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of regionalism and explain why the author used them where she did.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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