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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. What is Cleopatra's initial fear when a messenger arrives from Italy in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) Antony's ailing.
(b) Antony's death.
(c) Antony's marriage.
(d) Pompey's victory.

2. What game do Cleopatra and Mardian almost play to pass the time while she waits to hear of Antony?
(a) Billiards.
(b) A game of cards.
(c) Bowling.
(d) A word game.

3. Of what is Antony told concerning his wife in the play's second scene?
(a) Her re-marriage.
(b) Her coming to him.
(c) Her death.
(d) Her giving birth.

4. To whom is it proposed that Antony be married?
(a) Beatrice.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Eros.
(d) Octavia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cleopatra insist Charmian give her to drink at the last scene of Act 1?

2. Who brings news to Pompey that Mark Antony is returning to Rome?

3. Who does Cleopatra want to send to find Antony in Act 1, Scene 3?

4. To where does Antony decide he must go in the beginning of the play?

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

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