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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. Who had Caesar claimed as his son in his will?

2. Cleopatra has a dream that Antony is surrounded by ______________.

3. What is a common form of execution in Egypt during this time?

4. What is Cleopatra's initial concern for Antony's army?

5. What gift does Marc Antony give to Caesarion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What are Cleopatra's expectations of Marc Antony once they have initiated an intimate relationship?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Julius Caesar and Marc Antony. What are their roles within the story? Why is Cleopatra attracted to both of these men? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the story?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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