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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 begin to build in Chapter 39?
2. Cleopatra believes that she is ___________________ mentioned in the Sibylline Leaves.
3. Who is Antony's personal aide?
4. Antony's aide tells Cleopatra that Antony is in a fishing village located in _______________.
5. Mardian tells Cleopatra that she must have a _____________.
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Cleopatra particularly disappointed in the contents of Caesar's will?
2. How can Cleopatra's ambitions best be described?
3. What is the dream that Cleopatra has regarding Antony's survival in battle?
4. What are Cleopatra's expectations of Marc Antony once they have initiated an intimate relationship?
5. Why does Cleopatra take offense to something Mardian says regarding Cleopatra's need to re-marry?
6. What is Cleopatra's personal agony on the night before Antony departs for battle at Parthia?
7. What insensitive stance does Antony make regarding his children with Cleopatra that makes her decide to remain a single parent and ruler?
8. What is one reason that Marc Antony wants Cleopatra to come to Rome?
9. How does Cleopatra try to give the illusion of control while funding Antony's military campaigns?
10. What are the events that lead up to the marriage of Antony and Cleopatra?
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
The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of pride. Identify at least two instances about pride in the book and then cite examples to support your answer.
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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