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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 9 | Act 3, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose ship hoists its sail and flies, "like a cow in June"?
(a) Cleopatra.
(b) Antony.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Taurus.

2. How does Cleopatra intend to act on the occasion that Antony is sad in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Confused.
(b) Sick.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

3. Against what does Caesar warn Antony in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Reckless violence.
(c) Imperial ambition.
(d) Loving too dearly.

4. Whose body is borne before the triumphant victor in Parthia?
(a) Silius.
(b) Pacorus.
(c) Ventidius.
(d) Marcus Crassus.

5. Where is Pompey's house that serves as the setting for the beginning of Act 2?
(a) Florence.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Rome.
(d) Messina.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From how many messengers does Antony receive news in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Of what is Antony told concerning his wife in the play's second scene?

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

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

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