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Who says that Cleopatra is "cunning past man's thought"?
Who says that Cleopatra is "cunning past man's thought"?
Antony
What gift does Antony send to Cleopatra when he is leaving Egypt?
What gift does Antony send to Cleopatra when he is leaving Egypt?
an Orient pearl
Who has to be carried home from Pompey's party?
Who has to be carried home from Pompey's party?
Lepidus
What does Cleopatra use "the pretty worm of Nilus" for?
What does Cleopatra use "the pretty worm of Nilus" for?
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Who is described in the play as "of a holy, cold, and still conversation"?
Who is described in the play as "of a holy, cold, and still conversation"?
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Who hopped "forty paces through the public street"?
Who hopped "forty paces through the public street"?
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How does Antony react to the news of Fulvia's death?
How does Antony react to the news of Fulvia's death?
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How does Pompey react to Menas's suggestion that they kill the Roman triumvirs and thereby make Pompey the most powerful man alive?
How does Pompey react to Menas's suggestion that they kill the Roman triumvirs and thereby make Pompey the most powerful man alive?
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How does Octavia learn that her husband has left her?
How does Octavia learn that her husband has left her?
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According to the soldiers, what god leaves Antony before his battle with Octavius?
According to the soldiers, what god leaves Antony before his battle with Octavius?
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What was the name of Antony's first wife?
What was the name of Antony's first wife?
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What solution does Agrippa propose to establish peace between Caesar and Antony?
What solution does Agrippa propose to establish peace between Caesar and Antony?
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What does Cleopatra contribute to Antony's battle with Caesar?
What does Cleopatra contribute to Antony's battle with Caesar?
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How does Cleopatra repay Antony after leading him into a retreat?
How does Cleopatra repay Antony after leading him into a retreat?
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On the night before his fight with Caesar, what sign of bad fortune do Antony's soldiers encounter?
On the night before his fight with Caesar, what sign of bad fortune do Antony's soldiers encounter?
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How does Antony react to the news of Enobarbus's desertion?
How does Antony react to the news of Enobarbus's desertion?
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How does Enobarbus react to Antony's gift and well-wishes?
How does Enobarbus react to Antony's gift and well-wishes?
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What does Charmian suggest that Cleopatra do in order to quell Antony's anger against her?
What does Charmian suggest that Cleopatra do in order to quell Antony's anger against her?
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Whom does Antony order to kill him?
Whom does Antony order to kill him?
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What does Caesar intend to do with Cleopatra after Antony's death?
What does Caesar intend to do with Cleopatra after Antony's death?
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How does Cleopatra kill herself?
How does Cleopatra kill herself?
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Study Notes
Antony and Cleopatra Key Characters and Events
- Antony describes Cleopatra as "cunning past man's thought" to Enobarbus.
- Antony sends an Orient pearl to Cleopatra when leaving Egypt.
- Lepidus is carried home from Pompey's party, suggesting ill health.
- Cleopatra uses the poison of the "pretty worm of Nilus" to commit suicide.
- Octavia is described as having a "holy, cold, and still conversation."
- Cleopatra is reported to have hopped "forty paces through the public street".
- Antony regrets wishing Fulvia dead and desires her return after hearing of her death.
- Pompey wishes Menas had killed the triumvirs without telling him.
- Octavia learns of Antony's departure from her brother.
- Antony's soldiers believe Hercules left Antony prior to a battle with Octavius.
- Antony's first wife is Fulvia.
- Agrippa suggests Antony marry Caesar's sister, Octavia, for peace.
- Cleopatra provides a fleet of sixty ships to help Antony in his battle.
- Cleopatra repays Antony with a kiss after he retreats.
- Antony's soldiers experience strange music the night before a battle with Caesar as an omen.
- Antony grieves for Enobarbus's desertion and orders his property returned.
- Enobarbus feels guilt over his desertion and wishes to die.
- Charmian suggests Cleopatra feign death to appease Antony's anger.
- Antony orders Eros to kill him.
- Caesar intends to display Cleopatra in Rome after Antony's death.
- Cleopatra kills herself with poisonous snakes.
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Explore the pivotal characters and events in Shakespeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra'. This quiz covers key relationships, significant moments, and the dynamics between Antony, Cleopatra, and others in the play. Test your knowledge and understanding of this dramatic tale filled with intrigue and tragedy.
