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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 is notable about Mardian?

2. What do the Romans think will eventually be Antony's downfall?

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

4. What revelation does Cleopatra make in Chapter 57?

5. What does the ambassador of Median offer up in exchange for a friendly relationship with Egypt?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Cleopatra try to give the illusion of control while funding Antony's military campaigns?

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

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

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

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

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

Does the author end the book on a note of hope for Antony and Cleopatra's children or the continuance of their struggle to come to terms with the nature and origins of royal roles? Give your perspective and two reasons to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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