Cleopatra — Questions and answers
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What important thing did Cleopatra do when she first arrived in Rome?
Choices
- A) She arrived as a prisoner.
- B) She came with her son, Caesarion, and said Julius Caesar was his father. ✓
- C) She hid from everyone in the city.
- D) She started a big argument with all the Roman leaders.
Answer: B) She came with her son, Caesarion, and said Julius Caesar was his father.
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What was Cleopatra's family like when she was a little girl?
Choices
- A) They were a calm family who always agreed with each other.
- B) They were very poor and had to work hard every day.
- C) Siblings and rivals often fought for the throne, sometimes in mean ways. ✓
- D) They lived far away from all other people.
Answer: C) Siblings and rivals often fought for the throne, sometimes in mean ways.
From page 2
How did Cleopatra manage to meet Julius Caesar in secret?
Choices
- A) She walked through the front door of the palace.
- B) She was hidden inside a rug and carried into the palace. ✓
- C) Julius Caesar came to visit her in the desert.
- D) Her brother helped her arrange the meeting.
Answer: B) She was hidden inside a rug and carried into the palace.
From page 4
What did Cleopatra do after Julius Caesar was killed?
Choices
- A) She became very sad and gave up hope.
- B) She immediately attacked Rome.
- C) She went back to Egypt to make her country's army and money stronger. ✓
- D) She helped the people who had killed Caesar.
Answer: C) She went back to Egypt to make her country's army and money stronger.
From page 6
How did Cleopatra make a grand entrance when she went to meet Mark Antony?
Choices
- A) She arrived on a small, plain boat.
- B) She walked into the city all by herself.
- C) She came on a beautiful golden boat with sweet-smelling sails. ✓
- D) She sent a friend to meet him before she arrived.
Answer: C) She came on a beautiful golden boat with sweet-smelling sails.
From page 7
What happened during the Battle of Actium that changed things for Cleopatra?
Choices
- A) Cleopatra and Antony won a huge victory.
- B) Cleopatra's ships left the battle to try and save their army and money. ✓
- C) Octavian decided to become friends with Cleopatra.
- D) Mark Antony left Cleopatra before the battle even started.
Answer: B) Cleopatra's ships left the battle to try and save their army and money.
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