Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 3, Lines 50-65) SPEAKER A: Hear me, Queen: The strong necessity of time commands Our services awhile, but my full heart Remains in use with you. Our Italy Shines o’er with civil swords. Sextus Pompeius Makes his approaches to the port of Rome. Equality of two domestic powers Breed scrupulous faction. The hated, grown to strength, Are newly grown to love. The condemned Pompey, Rich in his father’s honor, creeps apace Into the hearts of such as have not thrived Upon the present state, whose numbers threaten; And quietness, grown sick of rest, would purge By any desperate change. My more particular, And that which most with you should safe my going, Is Fulvia’s death. SPEAKER B: Though age from folly could not give me freedom, It does from childishness. Can Fulvia die? SPEAKER A: She’s dead, my Queen. Who is Pompey gaining support from?

People unhappy with the current rulers

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 3, Lines 50-65) SPEAKER A: Hear me, Queen: The strong necessity of time commands Our services awhile, but my full heart Remains in use with you. Our Italy Shines o’er with civil swords. Sextus Pompeius Makes his approaches to the port of Rome. Equality of two domestic powers Breed scrupulous faction. The hated, grown to strength, Are newly grown to love. The condemned Pompey, Rich in his father’s honor, creeps apace Into the hearts of such as have not thrived Upon the present state, whose numbers threaten; And quietness, grown sick of rest, would purge By any desperate change. My more particular, And that which most with you should safe my going, Is Fulvia’s death. SPEAKER B: Though age from folly could not give me freedom, It does from childishness. Can Fulvia die? SPEAKER A: She’s dead, my Queen. Why does Speaker A say he must leave?

He needs to stop Pompey's growing power

He is running away from Cleopatra

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 3, Lines 50-65) SPEAKER A: Hear me, Queen: The strong necessity of time commands Our services awhile, but my full heart Remains in use with you. Our Italy Shines o’er with civil swords. Sextus Pompeius Makes his approaches to the port of Rome. Equality of two domestic powers Breed scrupulous faction. The hated, grown to strength, Are newly grown to love. The condemned Pompey, Rich in his father’s honor, creeps apace Into the hearts of such as have not thrived Upon the present state, whose numbers threaten; And quietness, grown sick of rest, would purge By any desperate change. My more particular, And that which most with you should safe my going, Is Fulvia’s death. SPEAKER B: Though age from folly could not give me freedom, It does from childishness. Can Fulvia die? SPEAKER A: She’s dead, my Queen. How does Speaker B react to the news about Fulvia?

She is shocked and questions if it is possible

She cries and begs Antony to stay

She immediately plans a celebration

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 3, Scene 7, Lines 10-20) SPEAKER A: Why will my lord do so? SPEAKER B: For that he dares us to ’t. SPEAKER A: So hath my lord dared him to single fight. Would he have spoke thus, had he been so poised? SPEAKER B: He is a soldier, I speak of, and a prince, One that is loving, noble, and kind to his friends. But let us remember, he is our adversary, And though he be valiant, our cause Must not be yielded up to his high spirits. What does Speaker A question about Mark Antony's decision?

His strategy of sending a peace envoy

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 3, Scene 7, Lines 10-20) SPEAKER A: Why will my lord do so? SPEAKER B: For that he dares us to ’t. SPEAKER A: So hath my lord dared him to single fight. Would he have spoke thus, had he been so poised? SPEAKER B: He is a soldier, I speak of, and a prince, One that is loving, noble, and kind to his friends. But let us remember, he is our adversary, And though he be valiant, our cause Must not be yielded up to his high spirits. What is the concern expressed by Speaker A?

That Antony may be underestimating his opponent

That Antony will betray his allies

That Octavius Caesar is preparing an ambush

That Cleopatra will not support the war

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 3, Scene 7, Lines 10-20) SPEAKER A: Why will my lord do so? SPEAKER B: For that he dares us to ’t. SPEAKER A: So hath my lord dared him to single fight. Would he have spoke thus, had he been so poised? SPEAKER B: He is a soldier, I speak of, and a prince, One that is loving, noble, and kind to his friends. But let us remember, he is our adversary, And though he be valiant, our cause Must not be yielded up to his high spirits. What does this exchange reveal about Antony's leadership?

He is emotional and makes impulsive decisions

He is cautious and avoids unnecessary battles

He is a master strategist with complete control

He is uninterested in the outcome of the war

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 4, Scene 12, Lines 5-15) SPEAKER A: O, this false soul of Egypt! this grave charm, Whose eye becked forth my wars, and called them home, Whose bosom was my crownet, my chief end, Like a right gipsy, hath at fast and loose Beguiled me to the very heart of loss. What, Eros, Eros! SPEAKER B: What would my lord? SPEAKER A: Since Cleopatra has betrayed me, My heart makes only wars on itself; Farewell, my hopes! What does Speaker A accuse Cleopatra of?

Being a false and deceptive woman

Forming an alliance with Pompey

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 4, Scene 12, Lines 5-15) SPEAKER A: O, this false soul of Egypt! this grave charm, Whose eye becked forth my wars, and called them home, Whose bosom was my crownet, my chief end, Like a right gipsy, hath at fast and loose Beguiled me to the very heart of loss. What, Eros, Eros! SPEAKER B: What would my lord? SPEAKER A: Since Cleopatra has betrayed me, My heart makes only wars on itself; Farewell, my hopes! What does the phrase "my heart makes only wars on itself" suggest?

Antony is at war with his own emotions

Antony is preparing to attack Cleopatra

Antony is planning a rebellion against Caesar

Antony is proud of his achievements

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 4, Scene 12, Lines 5-15) SPEAKER A: O, this false soul of Egypt! this grave charm, Whose eye becked forth my wars, and called them home, Whose bosom was my crownet, my chief end, Like a right gipsy, hath at fast and loose Beguiled me to the very heart of loss. What, Eros, Eros! SPEAKER B: What would my lord? SPEAKER A: Since Cleopatra has betrayed me, My heart makes only wars on itself; Farewell, my hopes! What does this passage reveal about Antony's state of mind?

He is deeply hurt and feels betrayed

He is confident and ready to fight

He is planning a new strategy to win the war

He is celebrating a recent victory

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 4, Lines 5-15) SPEAKER A: You may see, Lepidus, and henceforth know, It is not Caesar’s natural vice to hate Our great competitor. From Alexandria This is the news: he fishes, drinks, and wastes The lamps of night in revel; is not more manlike Than Cleopatra, nor the queen of Ptolemy More womanly than he; hardly gave audience, or Vouchsafed to think he had partners. You shall find there A man who is th’ abstract of all faults That all men follow. SPEAKER B: I must not think there are Evils enough to darken all his goodness. His faults in him seem as the spots of heaven, More fiery by night’s blackness, hereditary Rather than purchased, what he cannot change Than what he chooses. According to Speaker A, how is Antony behaving in Alexandria?

He is acting irresponsibly, partying all night

He is studying the laws of Egypt

He is trying to form a peace treaty

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 4, Lines 5-15) SPEAKER A: You may see, Lepidus, and henceforth know, It is not Caesar’s natural vice to hate Our great competitor. From Alexandria This is the news: he fishes, drinks, and wastes The lamps of night in revel; is not more manlike Than Cleopatra, nor the queen of Ptolemy More womanly than he; hardly gave audience, or Vouchsafed to think he had partners. You shall find there A man who is th’ abstract of all faults That all men follow. SPEAKER B: I must not think there are Evils enough to darken all his goodness. His faults in him seem as the spots of heaven, More fiery by night’s blackness, hereditary Rather than purchased, what he cannot change Than what he chooses. What does Speaker A compare Antony to?

Cleopatra and her luxurious lifestyle

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 4, Lines 5-15) SPEAKER A: You may see, Lepidus, and henceforth know, It is not Caesar’s natural vice to hate Our great competitor. From Alexandria This is the news: he fishes, drinks, and wastes The lamps of night in revel; is not more manlike Than Cleopatra, nor the queen of Ptolemy More womanly than he; hardly gave audience, or Vouchsafed to think he had partners. You shall find there A man who is th’ abstract of all faults That all men follow. SPEAKER B: I must not think there are Evils enough to darken all his goodness. His faults in him seem as the spots of heaven, More fiery by night’s blackness, hereditary Rather than purchased, what he cannot change Than what he chooses. What does Speaker B say about Antony's faults?

They are part of his nature and not his choice

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 4, Lines 5-15) SPEAKER A: You may see, Lepidus, and henceforth know, It is not Caesar’s natural vice to hate Our great competitor. From Alexandria This is the news: he fishes, drinks, and wastes The lamps of night in revel; is not more manlike Than Cleopatra, nor the queen of Ptolemy More womanly than he; hardly gave audience, or Vouchsafed to think he had partners. You shall find there A man who is th’ abstract of all faults That all men follow. SPEAKER B: I must not think there are Evils enough to darken all his goodness. His faults in him seem as the spots of heaven, More fiery by night’s blackness, hereditary Rather than purchased, what he cannot change Than what he chooses. What is the main idea of this exchange?

Caesar is criticizing Antony's behavior

Caesar is praising Antony for his leadership

Lepidus is planning to betray Antony

Antony is planning to attack Rome

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 2, Scene 2, Lines 137-153) AGRIPPA: To hold you in perpetual amity, To make you brothers, and to knit your hearts With an unslipping knot, take Antony Octavia to his wife, whose beauty claims No worse a husband than the best of men, Whose virtue and whose general graces speak That which none else can utter. By this marriage, All little jealousies, which now seem great, And all great fears, which now import their dangers, Would then be nothing. Truths would be tales, Where now half-tales be truths. Her love to both Would each to other and all loves to both Draw after her. Pardon what I have spoke, For ’tis a studied, not a present thought, By duty ruminated. ANTONY: Will Caesar speak? What is Agrippa's main reason for suggesting this marriage?

To make Antony and Caesar brothers

To help Octavia become queen of Egypt

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 2, Scene 2, Lines 137-153) AGRIPPA: To hold you in perpetual amity, To make you brothers, and to knit your hearts With an unslipping knot, take Antony Octavia to his wife, whose beauty claims No worse a husband than the best of men, Whose virtue and whose general graces speak That which none else can utter. By this marriage, All little jealousies, which now seem great, And all great fears, which now import their dangers, Would then be nothing. Truths would be tales, Where now half-tales be truths. Her love to both Would each to other and all loves to both Draw after her. Pardon what I have spoke, For ’tis a studied, not a present thought, By duty ruminated. ANTONY: Will Caesar speak? How does Agrippa describe Octavia?

As the most beautiful and virtuous woman

As a woman who loves only Caesar

As someone who gossips and lies

As a queen more powerful than Cleopatra

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 2, Scene 2, Lines 137-153) AGRIPPA: To hold you in perpetual amity, To make you brothers, and to knit your hearts With an unslipping knot, take Antony Octavia to his wife, whose beauty claims No worse a husband than the best of men, Whose virtue and whose general graces speak That which none else can utter. By this marriage, All little jealousies, which now seem great, And all great fears, which now import their dangers, Would then be nothing. Truths would be tales, Where now half-tales be truths. Her love to both Would each to other and all loves to both Draw after her. Pardon what I have spoke, For ’tis a studied, not a present thought, By duty ruminated. ANTONY: Will Caesar speak? How does Agrippa describe his suggestion?

A plan he has carefully considered

A quick idea he just thought of

A joke meant to lighten the mood

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 2, Scene 3, Lines 14-25) SPEAKER A: I see it in my motion, have it not in my tongue. But yet hie you to Egypt again. SPEAKER B: Say to me whose fortunes shall rise higher, Caesar’s or mine? SPEAKER A: Caesar’s. Therefore, O Antony, stay not by his side. Thy dæmon—that thy spirit which keeps thee—is Noble, courageous, high, unmatchable Where Caesar’s is not. But near him thy angel Becomes afeard, as being o’erpowered. Therefore Make space enough between you. What happens to Speaker B's spirit when near Caesar?

It feels afraid and overpowered

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra SPEAKER A: Contemning Rome, he has done all this and more In Alexandria. Here’s the manner of ’t: I’ th’ marketplace, on a tribunal silvered, Cleopatra and himself in chairs of gold Were publicly enthroned. At the feet sat Caesarion, whom they call my father’s son, And all the unlawful issue that their lust Since then hath made between them. Unto her He gave the stablishment of Egypt, made her Of lower Syria, Cyprus, Lydia, Absolute Queen. SPEAKER B: This in the public eye? What title did Antony give Cleopatra?

Absolute Queen of Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, and Lydia

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra SPEAKER A: Contemning Rome, he has done all this and more In Alexandria. Here’s the manner of ’t: I’ th’ marketplace, on a tribunal silvered, Cleopatra and himself in chairs of gold Were publicly enthroned. At the feet sat Caesarion, whom they call my father’s son, And all the unlawful issue that their lust Since then hath made between them. Unto her He gave the stablishment of Egypt, made her Of lower Syria, Cyprus, Lydia, Absolute Queen. SPEAKER B: This in the public eye? What is Speaker B's reaction to the event?

Surprise that it happened in public

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra SPEAKER A: He calls me “boy” and chides as he had power To beat me out of Egypt. My messenger He hath whipped with rods, dares me to personal combat, Caesar to Antony. Let the old ruffian know I have many other ways to die, meantime Laugh at his challenge. SPEAKER B: Caesar must think When one so great begins to rage, he’s hunted Even to falling. Give him no breath, but now Make boot of his distraction. Never anger Made good guard for itself. 50. How does Speaker A respond to Antony's challenge?

By immediately accepting the duel

Extract from Antony and Cleopatra SPEAKER A: He calls me “boy” and chides as he had power To beat me out of Egypt. My messenger He hath whipped with rods, dares me to personal combat, Caesar to Antony. Let the old ruffian know I have many other ways to die, meantime Laugh at his challenge. SPEAKER B: Caesar must think When one so great begins to rage, he’s hunted Even to falling. Give him no breath, but now Make boot of his distraction. Never anger Made good guard for itself. 51. What advice does Speaker B give about handling Antony's rage?

To take advantage of Antony's distraction

To allow Antony time to calm down

Antony and Cleopatra Quiz

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 2, Lines 30-35)
SPEAKER A:
Good now, some excellent fortune! Let me be married to three kings in a forenoon and widow them all.
Let me have a child at fifty, to whom Herod of Jewry may do homage.
Find me to marry Octavius Caesar, and companion me with my mistress.
SPEAKER B:
You shall outlive the lady whom you serve.
SPEAKER A:
Oh, excellent! I love long life better than figs.
SPEAKER B:**
You have seen and proved a fairer former fortune than that which is to approach.
Identify Speaker A and Speaker B in the extract.

Speaker A is Cleopatra, Speaker B is Soothsayer

Speaker A is Charmian, Speaker B is Soothsayer

Speaker A is Enobarbus, Speaker B is Octavius Caesar

Speaker A is Antony, Speaker B is a Messenger

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 2, Lines 30-35)
SPEAKER A:
Good now, some excellent fortune! Let me be married to three kings in a forenoon and widow them all.
Let me have a child at fifty, to whom Herod of Jewry may do homage.
Find me to marry Octavius Caesar, and companion me with my mistress.
SPEAKER B:
You shall outlive the lady whom you serve.
SPEAKER A:
Oh, excellent! I love long life better than figs.
SPEAKER B:**
You have seen and proved a fairer former fortune than that which is to approach.
What is Speaker A asking for in this passage?

A prophecy about her love life

A prediction of great fortune and marriage to royalty

Advice on how to win Antony's love

A warning about the dangers of ambition

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 2, Lines 30-35)
SPEAKER A:
Good now, some excellent fortune! Let me be married to three kings in a forenoon and widow them all.
Let me have a child at fifty, to whom Herod of Jewry may do homage.
Find me to marry Octavius Caesar, and companion me with my mistress.
SPEAKER B:
You shall outlive the lady whom you serve.
SPEAKER A:
Oh, excellent! I love long life better than figs.
SPEAKER B:**
You have seen and proved a fairer former fortune than that which is to approach.
How does Speaker B respond to Speaker A's request?

By predicting a glorious future

By refusing to answer her

By warning her that she will outlive her mistress

By encouraging her to pursue Octavius Caesar

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 2, Lines 30-35)
SPEAKER A:
Good now, some excellent fortune! Let me be married to three kings in a forenoon and widow them all.
Let me have a child at fifty, to whom Herod of Jewry may do homage.
Find me to marry Octavius Caesar, and companion me with my mistress.
SPEAKER B:
You shall outlive the lady whom you serve.
SPEAKER A:
Oh, excellent! I love long life better than figs.
SPEAKER B:**
You have seen and proved a fairer former fortune than that which is to approach.
What does Speaker A's reaction reveal about her character?

She is deeply in love with Antony and fears losing him

She values a long life over material wealth

She is eager to rule Egypt alone

She believes she is already destined for greatness

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 2, Lines 30-35)
SPEAKER A:
Good now, some excellent fortune! Let me be married to three kings in a forenoon and widow them all.
Let me have a child at fifty, to whom Herod of Jewry may do homage.
Find me to marry Octavius Caesar, and companion me with my mistress.
SPEAKER B:
You shall outlive the lady whom you serve.
SPEAKER A:
Oh, excellent! I love long life better than figs.
SPEAKER B:**
You have seen and proved a fairer former fortune than that which is to approach.
What does Speaker B's final statement suggest?

That Speaker A's future will not be as fortunate as her past

That Speaker A will become the most powerful woman in Egypt

That Cleopatra will die young

That Speaker A will lose everything within a year

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 2, Lines 160-170)
SPEAKER A:
Fulvia is dead.
SPEAKER B:
Fulvia?
SPEAKER A:
Dead.
SPEAKER B:**
Why, sir, give the gods a thankful sacrifice.
When it pleaseth their deities to take the wife of a man from him,
it shows to man the tailors of the earth,
comforting therein, that when old robes are worn out,
there are members to make new.
If there were no more women but Fulvia,
then had you indeed a cut, and the case to be lamented.
This grief is crowned with consolation.
Your old smock brings forth a new petticoat,
and indeed the tears live in an onion that should water this sorrow.
Who is Fulvia?

Antony's mother

Antony's wife

Cleopatra's sister

Enobarbus' wife

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

**Extract from Antony and Cleopatra (Act 1, Scene 2, Lines 160-170)
SPEAKER A:
Fulvia is dead.
SPEAKER B:
Fulvia?
SPEAKER A:
Dead.
SPEAKER B:**
Why, sir, give the gods a thankful sacrifice.
When it pleaseth their deities to take the wife of a man from him,
it shows to man the tailors of the earth,
comforting therein, that when old robes are worn out,
there are members to make new.
If there were no more women but Fulvia,
then had you indeed a cut, and the case to be lamented.
This grief is crowned with consolation.
Your old smock brings forth a new petticoat,
and indeed the tears live in an onion that should water this sorrow.
How does Speaker A tell Speaker B about Fulvia?

He tells a long story

He is very emotional

He says it in a few words

He laughs about it

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