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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 4 | Act 2, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At whose house does Act 2, Scene 2 unfold?
(a) Lepidus's.
(b) Macaenas's.
(c) Agrippa's.
(d) Caesar's.

2. To where does Antony decide he must go in the beginning of the play?
(a) Rome.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Gaul.
(d) Greece.

3. From how many messengers does Antony receive news in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

4. Who does Cleopatra want to send to find Antony in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Enobarbus
(b) Charmian.
(c) Iras.
(d) Alexas.

5. With what weapon does Cleopatra threaten the messenger from Italy?
(a) A spear.
(b) A knife.
(c) A sword.
(d) A whip.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Cleopatra send to report on the features of Octavia?

2. Which of the following accompanies Pompey at his house?

3. What is Cleopatra's initial fear when a messenger arrives from Italy in Act 2, Scene 5?

4. Who brings a message from Antony to Cleopatra at the end of the first act?

5. Who does Antony say is approaching the ports of Rome in the play's first act?

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