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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cleopatra decide to leave Caesar's celebration?

2. Caesar declares that all prisoners ___________________ after the triumphal march.

3. How is Caesar killed?

4. Who attacks Cleopatra ships as she sails to Rome?

5. Where do Cleopatra and Caesar travel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are Cleopatra's siblings?

2. Why does Cleopatra become fast friends with Olympos and Mardian?

3. Why is Cleopatra especially concerned that Caesar is considering more military campaigns into the Parthians and India?

4. Why does Cleopatra feel so vulnerable regarding her personal relationship with Caesar?

5. What does Cleopatra name her new son and how does her husband, Ptolemy accept him?

6. What is the rumor about a law regarding Caesar's marital status?

7. Why does Cleopatra have second thoughts about her visit to Rome?

8. Why does Cleopatra dislike the public displays and entertainment at a particular celebration honoring Caesar?

9. What was it about Caesar's character that Cleopatra capitalized on in order to entice him?

10. Why does Cleopatra hire Epaphroditus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several events of foreshadowing in THE MEMOIRS OF CLEOPATRA. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Cleopatra. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?

Essay Topic 3

Cleopatra was no stranger to hurt and pain. From what you know of Cleopatra's life through this book, what were her biggest sorrows and worst betrayals? How did she manage through them? How did her coping skills evidence themselves in many aspects of her life? Explain.

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