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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the meaning of "dolorous" as used by Antony in line 39 of Act 4, Scene 2?
(a) Enraged.
(b) Erratic.
(c) Lustful.
(d) Sorrowful.

2. What does Antony say he will possibly bathe in the "blood / Shall make it live again" in the second scene of the fourth act?
(a) His wilted love.
(b) His flagging nobility.
(c) His dying honor.
(d) His deflated army.

3. About what age does the messenger report his guessing of Octavia's age to Cleopatra?
(a) 25.
(b) 30.
(c) 40.
(d) 20.

4. Who is sent by Antony to intervene with Caesar in an attempt to prevent civil war?
(a) Enobarbus.
(b) Agrippa.
(c) Lepidus.
(d) Octavia.

5. How is the army of Caesar preparing for the second day of battle at Alexandria?
(a) With fire.
(b) By river.
(c) By land.
(d) By sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an appropriate synonym for "appointment" as used in line 8 of Act 4, Scene 10?

2. With whom does Antony intend his foot soldiers to stay in Act 4, Scene 10?

3. How many times "of better fortune" does Enobarbus say that Caesar is, in comparison to Antony?

4. Where does Antony position his foot soldiers before the second day of battle at Alexandria?

5. What does Enobarbus say is the cause of the "odd tricks" shot out of Antony's mind?

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