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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. Who does Cleopatra consider to be her co-ruler?

2. Antony and Cleopatra decide that they need ______________ should Octavian declare war.

3. In Chapter 65, Antony leaves for a military campaign in _____________.

4. Egyptian commodities of papyrus and __________ are in high demand.

5. Where do Cleopatra and Antony marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Cleopatra's personal agony on the night before Antony departs for battle at Parthia?

2. What stance of Antony's incites Octavian to declare war?

3. What is one reason that Marc Antony wants Cleopatra to come to Rome?

4. What insensitive stance does Antony make regarding his children with Cleopatra that makes her decide to remain a single parent and ruler?

5. How does Cleopatra inform Antony that he is the father of twins?

6. How does Antony ultimately pleasantly surprise Cleopatra when she thought he was returning to Octavia?

7. How can Cleopatra's ambitions best be described?

8. What is the dream that Cleopatra has regarding Antony's survival in battle?

9. How does the author use the technique of foreshadowing when telling about the wise, old man who is bitten by an asp and dies?

10. Why is Cleopatra particularly disappointed in the contents of Caesar's will?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Marc Antony. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What motivated him throughout his life?

Essay Topic 2

THE MEMOIRS OF CLEOPATRA is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

Describe some of the settings for the story. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did the author choose to use these places in the story?

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