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

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

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

5. How many days does Lepidus say Mecaenas and Agrippa will gain on him?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Pompey's house that serves as the setting for the beginning of Act 2?

2. What literally are "wassails" as used by Caesar to describe Antony's behavior?

3. With what weapon does Cleopatra threaten the messenger from Italy?

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

5. What game do Cleopatra and Mardian almost play to pass the time while she waits to hear of Antony?

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