Antony and Cleopatra-Acc. Act I Quiz

The major struggle for power after the death of Caesar was between Octavian and...

• Antony

• Cicero

• Cassius

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After Ceasar was killed, Rome set up a ___________ or group of three rulers.

• trio

• triumvirate

• duomvirate

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The triumvirate consisted of three men. They were__________, ____________, and ____________.

• Lepidus, Cleopatra, and Mark Antony

• Caesar, Augustus, and Lepidus

• Lepidus, Octavian, Mark Antony

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Mark Antony fell in love with _______.

• Caesar

• Cleopatra

• Cleopatra's sister

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In the play’s opening scene, why do the Roman soldiers fault Antony?

• He is overly ambitious and plans to divide the Roman state by waging war against Caesar

• His cowardice in battle has resulted in the loss of valuable sea trade routes to Pompey

• His excessive fondness for Cleopatra threatens to compromise his duties as a Roman statesman

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What do Charmian and Iras do in order to foresee their futures?

• Consult a crystal ball

• Summon a soothsayer, who reads their palms

• Visit a witch

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How does Antony react to the news of Fulvia’s death?

• He regrets having wished her dead and wishes her back

• He weeps uncontrollably

• He chastises Cleopatra for keeping him from his true family

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Cleopatra was a woman who

• had Mark Antony's best interest at heart.

• cast spells on other people.

• was used to getting what she wanted.

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First, Mark Antony received messages that said he needed to pay attention to his duty to Rome. The next message said that Caesar drove his wife out of the country. Next, he learned

• that Fulvia was dead.

• that his brother Lucius was dead.

• that his wife was angry with him.

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Antony decided to go back to Rome because

• he missed his wife.

• he grew tired of Cleopatra.

• he realized he was needed there.

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