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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. Who does Antony say is approaching the ports of Rome in the play's first act?
(a) Lepidus.
(b) Sextus Pompeius.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Octavius.

2. In praising Antony, Cleopatra says in Act 2, Scene 5, she has dispraised whom?
(a) Herself.
(b) Antony.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Pompey.

3. Who brings news to Pompey that Mark Antony is returning to Rome?
(a) Varrius.
(b) Menecrates.
(c) Menas.
(d) Silvius.

4. Whom does Cleopatra send to report on the features of Octavia?
(a) Mardian.
(b) Charmian.
(c) Alexas.
(d) Iras.

5. What does Antony's betrothed say she shall do when Antony is about the world?
(a) Think of him.
(b) Curse him.
(c) Pray for him.
(d) Write to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "Tiber" to which Antony refers at the beginning of the play?

2. What, in the play's beginning, is the "tawny front" upon which Antony has turned his view?

3. What is the name of Mark Antony's wife?

4. To whom is it proposed that Antony be married?

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

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