Brian Baldowski
1.1 & 1.2

1. In 1.1 about line 12 (Norton) Philo says, "The triple pillar of the world transformed." "The triple pillar" is in reference to (a) the trinity (b) three rulers of the Roman Empire (c) three rulers of the Egyptian Empire (d) three rulers of the Ottoma Empire (e) none of the above

2. Antony is in love with (a) Cleopatra (b) the Egyptian queen (c) Fulvia (d) his wife (e) both a & b

3. At the end of 1.1, how do Philo and Demetrius feel about Antony's behavior? (a) disappointment (b) appalled (c) despair (d) all of the above (e) none of the above

4. The chairman's first speech in 1.2 uses what literary device? (a) repetition (b) commas (c) anadiplosis (d) simile (e) none of the above

5. The literary device in the previous question may serve to (a) flatter (b) annoy (c) do nothing (d) all are possible answers (e) none are possible answers

6. In 1.2 the Soothsayer tells the Chairman and Iras (a) the queen will outlive them (b) their best days are behind them (c) they have the same fortune (d) b & c (e) all of the above

7. At the end of 1.2 Antony decides (a) to break up with Cleopatra (b) to return to Rome (c) marry Cleopatra now that Fulvia is dead (d) a & b (e) none of the above

Shannon Gainey
qq. 8-14
 

Thomas Burton
2.1 and 2.5

2.1

15. According to Pompey his greatest powers are: (a) on land (b) at sea (c) in Egypt (d) on leave

16. Act 2 scene 1 is written in a mixture of prose and blank verse. This is appropriate since the scene deals primarily with: (a) matters of romance (b) matters of war (c) matters of cooking (d) mind over matter

2.5

17. Cleopatra's mood in this scene could best be described as: (a) happy (b) understanding (c) fickle (d) despondent

18. When Mardian enters he would probably be carrying: (a) a fishing rod (b) a billiard ball (c) a musical instrument (d) a fish

19. What physical props would be necessary for this scene? (a) knife (b) gold (c) pearls (d) a&b (e) b&c

20. Cleopatra's lines "Some innocents scape . . . bite him" (78-81) could be an example of: (a) foreshadowing (b) anaphora (c) chiasmus (d) anadiplosis

21. The literary devise [= device] in the previous question would probably be referring to: (a) Cleopatra's marital status (b) Cleopatra's manner of dying (c) Cleopatra's insanity (d) Cleopatra's fear of snakes
 

Laura Carr
qq. 22-28
 

Carla Clemons
qq. 29-35
 

Sarah K. Crisp
2.6 (all) and 5.2 2nd fourth

2.6

36. In 2.6 Enobarbus is frank with Pompey by stating, "I never loved you much [...]" (2.6.78). Pompey replies with, "Enjoy thy plainness;" (2.6.80). What other character is permitted "to speak freely without penalty" in a previous scene? (a) Charmain (b) Soothsayer (c) Proculeius (d) none of the above

37. Additionally, Enobarbus in 2.6 echoes the character you chose in above question by: (a) befriending the person to whom she/he is employed (b) prophesizing (c) holding the rank of lieutenant (d) there is no echo

38. Pompey is said to be the stronger power at sea. Such is fitting then that all the characters allied with Pompey (Menas, Menecrates, and Varrius) hold what profession? (a) ship builders (b) marine biologists (c) pirates (d) naval officers

39. The stage directions in 2.6 call time and again for handshaking. This serves what thematic purpose? (a) to bolster the credibility of the freshly-made alliances (b) to contrast the emotionally "woman" response in the preceding scene (c) to help transition the mood from tense to conciliatory (d) all of the above (e) only a and c

5.2 (Lines 91 "Been laden with like frailties [...]" through line 183 "Caesar's no merchant, to make prize with you")

40. Cleopatra's behavior can be reduced to (a) be strong until that no longer works, then beg for pity (b) noble in the face of all adversity (c) an irrational distrust for accountants (d) gracious in the face of defeat

41. Beginning in line 82, "and believe / Caesar's no merchant, to make prize with you" seems (a) genuine (b) a noble way to honor Atony's [= Antony's] passing (c) ironic since Caesar "brokered" the marriage of his sister to form an alliance (d) just good verse

42. Seleucus only has three lines in the whole play. His lines serve to: (a) illuminate Cleopatra's intended deceit (b) substantiate her commitment to withhold power from Caesar (c) dramatically change Cleopatra's mood (d) all of the above (e) none of the above
 

Amanda Ebersole
qq. 43-49
 

Tristan Hart
qq. 50-56
 

Tasha Mohler
qq. 57-63
 

Protegé of Distinguished Renaissance and Shakespeare Scholars James Calderwood and H[arold] E. Toliver
3.12, 3.13

64. In 3.12, Antony's envoy or ambassador (the schoolmaster -- a comic figure in which other assigned plays?) describes his minor stature in a simile, "As is the morn-dew . . . / To his . . . " [9-10], wittingly or unwittingly in its imagery having the closest connection with: (a) Cleopatra's lust (b) Antony's defeat (c) Caesar's egotism (d) Enobarbus's treachery

65. In 3.12, the explanation by Caesar of why Cleopatra will be persuaded to abandon Antony focuses on which finally-decisive general female defect, in Caesar's view: (a) materialism (b) fickleness (c) lust (d) simple-mindedness (e) passivity

66. 3.13 contains references to the conflict between all the following sets except which one: (a) reason vs. passion (b) old vs. young (c) royal elite vs. underlings (d) religion vs. disbelief

67. The function of the character Enobarbus in 3.13 is to provide all of the following except which one: (a) voice of reason (b) satiric commentary (c) unwavering devotion (d) symbol of transformation (from loyalty to Antony to desertion)

68. In 3.13, what Enobarbus hopes to "earn" ("yet he than can endure" to the end of his speech, lines 43-46) and what Antony hopes to "earn" ("I and my sword will earn" to the end of the line; line 178) suggest the subjects of all the following except which one: (a) power depending on wealth (b) metapoetics (c) the judgement of history (d) reputation (e) honor

69. In 3.13, a pronounced thematic variation of which motif, evident in prior scenes, occurs between Cleopatra and Thidias: (a) knife (b) hand (c) necklace (d) kneeling (e) boot

70. In 3.13, subjects or themes underlying Antony's speech from "Moon and stars!" to "Cleopatra" (lines 96-100) and connecting it with Cleopatra's speech from "It is my birthday" to "Cleopatra" (lines 188-190) include all the following except which one: (a) self definition (b) past vs. present (c) roles in drama (d) spiritual compassion
 

Brandy Smith
4.1 through 4.7

71. In Scene 4.1 Antony sends Caesar a message that he wants to begin a battle. Who convinces Caesar to fight? (a) Cleopatra (B) Embarrass (C) God (D) Maecenas

72. Antony makes his speech to his fellow soldiers in scene 4.2 how does he make them feel? (A) mad (B) energized (C) sad (D) frightened

73. In 4.3 the guards hear music coming from underground. They believe that the music is that of what God that Antony idolized? (A) Zeus (B) Hercules (C) Athena (D) Thor

74. During Cleopatra's last lines (37 and 38) "He goes..single fight" are called which of the following (A) Rhymed couplets (B) Serenade (C) chiasmus (D) Augustans

75.During 4.5 Antony learns of whose betrayal? (A) Caesar (B) Cleopatra (C) Enobarbus (D) Eros

76. Caesar sends the soldiers who deserted Antony to the front of the line to make him feel (A) discouraged (B) happy to see a friendly face (C) Caesar does not care about these men and want them to be the first to die (D) Confused

77. This climatic scene 4.7 is when (A) Antony admits defeat (B) Caesar kills Antony (C) Antony kills Caesar (D) Caesar admits defeat
 

Will Smith
qq. 78-84
 

Alice Wynn
4.15, 5.1, and last fourth of 5.2

85. In 4.15.82-83, "To tell them…had stol'n our jewel," what is Cleopatra saying? (a) that the gods stole Antony away from her, making her world meaningless (b) that the mortal was equal to the god's world until the death of Antony (c) that the gods were injurious in taking Antony (d) that the mortal world outshone the god's world with Antony's presence

86. What is the significance of 4.15? (a) the death of Antony (b) the death of Cleopatra (c) the use of the gallery (d) a and b (e) a and c

87. Cleopatra's speech in 4.15.61-70, "Noblest of men . . . Beneath the visiting moon" would call for what verbal action? (a) for her to pause in the middle of her speech (b) for her to cry while delivering her speech (c) to soften the tone of her voice (d) to shout repeatedly

88. Ceasar's [=Caesar's] speech in 5.1.14-19, "The breaking of…of the world" suggests that: (a) chaos should ensue upon Antony's death (b) Antony's death is more significant than the manner in which it is presented to him (c) the world is doomed upon the death of Antony (d) Antony's death is the ending of something greater (e) b and d

89. Cleopatra's speech in 5.2.280-290, "Give me my robe…give to baser life" suggests that: (a) she is delusional (b) she sees herself as immortal (c) she sees her actions as noble and courageous (d) Antony is angry at Ceasar [=Caesar]

90. The manner in which Cleopatra takes her own life aids in: (a) her death coming swiftly (b) reminds us of her role as mother (c) brings biblical references to mind (d) all of these (e) none of these

91. Who informed Ceasar [=Caesar] that Cleopatra had inquired about ways in which to bring about a swift death: (a) Cleopatra (b) Charmian (c) her physician (d) Dolabella