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Anthony and Cleopatra

Act I Scene 1

Cell 1

Quote:

PhiloNay, but this dotage of our general's

O'erflows the measure: those his goodly eyes,

That o'er the files and musters of the war

Have glow'd like plated Mars, now bend, now turn,The office and devotion of their view

Upon a tawny front: his captain's heart,

Which in the scuffles of great fights hath burst

The buckles on his breast, reneges all temper,And is become the bellows and the fan

To cool a gypsy’s lust.

Look, where they come:

Take but good note, and you shall see in him.The triple pillar of the world transform'd

Into a strumpet's fool: behold and see.

Summary:

Philo and Demetrius, two Roman soldiers, discuss how their general, Mark

Anthony, has fallen in love with the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, and has lost

interest in his proper role as one of the three leaders (or triumvirs) of the

Roman Empire.

Reading Comp. Question:

What are Philo and Demetrius talking about?

Vocabulary:In the quote above, dotage means

a. excessive fondness

b. charming beggary

c. slimy applesd. cheerful senility

Discussion Question:

Do you agree with Philo, that Anthony is losing his mind over Cleopatra?

Grammar Question:

Act I Scene 1

Cell 2

Quote:

Cleopatra

If it be love indeed, tell me how much.Anthony

There's beggary in the love that can be reckon'd.

Cleopatra

I'll set a bourn how far to be beloved.Anthony

Then must thou needs find out new heaven, new earth.

Enter an Attendant

Attendant

News, my good lord, from Rome.

Anthony

Grates me: the sum.Cleopatra

Nay, hear them, Anthony:

Fulvia perchance is angry; or, who knows

If the scarce-bearded Caesar have not sent

His powerful mandate to you, 'Do this, or this;

Take in that kingdom, and enfranchise that;

Perform 't, or else we damn thee.'

Summary:

Cleopatra and Anthony enter, the queen imploring Anthony to describe just

how much he loves her, when a messenger from Rome greets them.Anthony says that he has little interest in hearing Roman news, but

Cleopatra tells him that he must listen. She teases Anthony for possibly

turning away a command from young Caesar or a rebuke from Anthony’s

wife, Fulvia


Why is Cleopatra teasing Antony?

Vocabulary:

In the quote above, enfranchise means

a. to purchase

b. to destroy

c. to freed. to enslave


Do you think Antony’s wife, Fulvia, bugs Cleopatra?

Grammar:

Act I Scene 1

Cell 3

Quote:

AntonyLet Rome in Tiber melt, and the wide arch

Of the ranged empire fall! Here is my space.

Kingdoms are clay: our dungy earth alike

Feeds beast as man: the nobleness of lifeIs to do thus; when such a mutual pair

Embracing

And such a twain can do't, in which I bind,On pain of punishment, the world to weet

We stand up peerless.

Cleopatra

Excellent falsehood!Why did he marry Fulvia, and not love her?

I'll seem the fool I am not; Anthony

Will be himself.

Antony

But stirr'd by Cleopatra.Now, for the love of Love and her soft hours,

Let's not confound the time with conference harsh:

There's not a minute of our lives should stretch

Without some pleasure now. What sport tonight?

CleopatraHear the ambassadors.

Anthony

Fie, wrangling queen!

Whom every thing becomes, to chide, to laugh,To weep; whose every passion fully strives

To make itself, in thee, fair and admired!

No messenger, but thine; and all alone

To-night we'll wander through the streets and noteThe qualities of people. Come, my queen;

Last night you did desire it: speak not to us.

Summary:

When she urges him to return to Rome, Anthony claims that Rome means

nothing to him. He says that his duty requires him to stay in Alexandria and

love Cleopatra. Although the queen doubts the sincerity of his sentiment, her

suggestions that Anthony hear the news from Rome go unheeded, and thecouple exits together.


What does Anthony answer Cleopatra when she urges him to go to Rome?

Vocabulary:

Discussion:Do you think Anthony should go back to Rome? Why or why not?

Grammar:

Act I Scene 1

Cell 4

Quote:

DemetriusIs Caesar with Antonius prized so slight?

Philo

Sir, sometimes, when he is not Anthony,

He comes too short of that great propertyWhich still should go with Anthony.

Demetrius

I am full sorry

That he approves the common liar, who

Thus speaks of him at Rome: but I will hopeOf better deeds to-morrow. Rest you happy!

Summary:

Philo and Demetrius express shock and despair at their general’s disrespect

for Caesar and the concerns of the empire.

Act I Scene 2

Cell 5

CHARMIAN

Lord Alexas, sweet Alexas, most any thing Alexas,almost most absolute Alexas, where's the soothsayer

that you praised so to the queen? O, that I knew

this husband, which, you say, must charge his horns

with garlands!

ALEXAS

Soothsayer!

Summary: Cleopatra’s

attendant, Charmain asks a soothsayer, or fortune-teller, to reveal

their futures.

Vocabulary:In the quote above, soothsayer means

a. Dentist

b. Fortune teller

c. Merchantd. Weatherman

Act I, Scene III

Where Antony’s Love Lies

Cell #1

Quote:

Cleopatra: “Where is he?…

See where he is, who's with him, what he does:

…

if in mirth, reportThat I am sudden sick:”

Summary:

Cleopatra asks Charmian to go look for Antony, and lie about Cleopatra’scondition for her.

Reading Comprehension Question:

Who’s Cleopatra looking for?

Vocabulary Question:

In the quote above, the word “mirth” most closely means:

a) cupboard

b) tiredc) merriment

d) angry


Do you think Charmian will lie for Cleopatra?

Punctuation Question:

Cleopatra: “I did not send you. If you find him sad: Say I am dancing;”

a) “I did not send you: if you find him sad; Say I am dancing;”

b) “I did not send you. If you find him sad; Say I am dancing;”c) “I did not send you: if you find him sad, Say I am dancing;”

d) “I did not send you; if you find him sad, Say I am dancing;”

e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #2

Quote:

Charmian: “Madam, methinks, if you did love him dearly,You do not hold the method to enforce

The like from him.”

Cleopatra: “Thou teachest like a fool; the way to lose him.”

Charmian: “Tempt him not so too far; I wish, forbear:In time we hate that which we often fear.”

Summary:

Charmian suggests to Cleopatra not to lie to Antony, while Cleopatra deniesCharmian’s idea. Charmian warns Cleopatra of her actions.


What does Cleopatra say in reply to Charmian’s suggestion?


In the quote above, the word “forbear” most closely means:

a) love

b) temptc) warn

d) refrain


Do you think it’s right for Cleopatra to lie to Antony, her lover?


Charmian: “In each thing give him way. Cross him nothing.”

a) “In each thing give him way; cross him nothing.”

b) “In each thing give him way, cross him nothing.”c) “In each thing give him way cross him nothing.”

d) “In each thing give him way, cross him nothing”

e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #3

Quote:

Cleopatra: “I am sick and sullen.…

Pray you, stand further from me.”

Antony: “What's the matter?”

Summary:

Cleopatra acts sick when Antony arrives, and he asks what’s wrong.

Reading Comprehension Question:What does Cleopatra do when Mark Antony arrives?


In the quote above, the word “sullen”, most closely means:

a) in loveb) grouchy

c) sad

d) tired


How do you think Cleopatra will answer Antony’s question?

Spelling Question:

Cleopatra: “Will not sustain it.”

a) “Will not sustian it.”b) “Will not sustion it.”

c) “Will not sastain it.”

d) “Will not sastion it.”

e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #4

Quote:

Cleopatra: “I know, by that same eye, there's some good news.What says the married woman? You may go:

…

O, never was there queen

So mightily betray'd! yet at the firstI saw the treasons planted.”

Antony: “Cleopatra,--“

Cleopatra: “To be entangled with those mouth-made vows,

Which break themselves in swearing!”

Summary:

Cleopatra says that Antony has been lying to her.

Reading Comprehension Question:What does Cleopatra think Antony has been doing to her?


In the quote above, the word “treason” most closely means:a) betrayal

b) promise

c) reasonable thinking

d) trees in a forest

Discussion Question:Why does Cleopatra think Antony is lying?


Cleopatra: “I know by that same eye there's some good news, what says themarried woman?”

a) “I know by that same eye, there’s some good news. What says the

woman.”

b) “I know by that same eye. There’s some good news, what says thewoman?”

c) “I know by that same eye, there’s some good news, what says the

woman?”

d) “I know, by that same eye, there's some good news. What says themarried woman?”

e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #5

Quote:

Cleopatra: “..seek no colour for your going,But bid farewell, and go: when you sued staying,

Then was the time for words: no going then;

Eternity was in our lips and eyes,

Bliss in our brows' bent; none our parts so poor,But was a race of heaven: they are so still,

Or thou, the greatest soldier of the world,

Art turn'd the greatest liar.”

Summary:

Cleopatra continues with her rant and accuses Antony of being the biggest

liar in the world.

Reading Comprehension Question:Who does Cleopatra accuse Antony of being?


In the quote above, the word “bliss”, most closely means:a) tire (unrested)

b) happiness

c) forever

d) trouble

Discussion Question:What do you think Mark Antony will say in response to Cleopatra’s claims?


Cleopatra: “I would I had thy inches thou shouldst know.There were a heart in Egypt?”

a) “I would I had thy inches thou shouldst know, there were a heart in

Egypt.”

b) “I would I had thy inches thou shouldst know? There were a heart inEgypt.”

c) “I would I had thy inches; thou shouldst know there were a heart in

Egypt?”

d) “I would I had thy inches; thou shouldst know there were a heart inEgypt.”

e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #6

Quote:

Antony: “The strong necessity of time commandsOur 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 condemn'd Pompey,

...By any desperate change: my more particular,

And that which most with you should safe my going,

Is Fulvia's death.”

Cleopatra: “can Fulvia die?”

Antony: “She's dead, my queen:…

See when and where she died.”

Summary:Antony tells Cleopatra that he must leave to Rome because of Pompey, but

he still loves her, and that Fulvia’s dead. Cleopatra asks if this is really true,

and Antony tells her it is, and that she can look it up.


What does Cleopatra ask Antony?


In the quote above, the word “scrupulous”, most closely means:

a) lovelyb) weak

c) evil

d) painstaking


Do you think Antony will marry Cleopatra now that he’s widowed?

Punctuation Question:Antony: “Look here and at thy sovereign leisure. Read the garboils she

awaked; at the last, best:”

a) “Look here and at thy sovereign leisure read the garboils she awaked at

the last. Best:”

b) “Look here and at thy sovereign leisure read the garboils she awaked? Atthe last best:”

c) “Look here and at thy sovereign leisure. Read the garboils she awaked. At

the last best:”

d) “Look here, and at thy sovereign leisure read the garboils she awaked; atthe last, best:”

e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #7

Quote:

Cleopatra: O most false love!Where be the sacred vials thou shouldst fill

With sorrowful water? Now I see, I see,

In Fulvia's death, how mine received shall be.”

Antony: “Quarrel no more, but be prepared to knowThe purposes I bear;

…

I go from hence

Thy soldier, servant; making peace or warAs thou affect'st.”

Summary:

Cleopatra claims that if Antony doesn’t feel very saddened by his wife’s

death, then he wouldn’t care about her condition either. Antony says hedoesn’t want to fight anymore, and that he has to go, but wants her to know

that he still loves her.

Reading Comprehension Question:What does Cleopatra say to Antony?


In the quote above, the word “vials”, most closely means:

a) cars

b) containersc) animals

d) ponds

Discussion Question:Do you think that Antony really does love Cleopatra?


Antony: “My precious queen, forbear; and give true evidence to his love,which stands an honourable trial.”

a) “My precious queen, forbear; and give true evidence to his love, which

stands an honourable trial?”

b) “My precious queen forbear and give true evidence, to his love. Whichstands an honourable trial.”

c) “My precious queen, forbear and give true evidence to his love, which

stands an honourable trial.”

d) “My precious queen forbear, and give true evidence to his love, which

stands an honourable trial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #8

Quote:

Cleopatra: “So Fulvia told me.I prithee, turn aside and weep for her,

Then bid adieu to me, and say the tears

Belong to Egypt: good now, play one scene

Of excellent dissembling; and let it lookLike perfect honour.”

Antony: “You'll heat my blood: no more.”

Cleopatra: “Look, prithee, Charmian,

How this Herculean Roman does becomeThe carriage of his chafe.”

Summary:

Cleopatra tells him to go ahead and bask in his love for Fulvia, then leave

her. Antony tells her to stop, and she just teases him more with how he hasbecome the victim of his own demise.


What does Antony ask of Cleopatra?


In the quote above, the word “chafe,” most closely means:

a) defeat

b) vexation

c) timed) horse


Do you think Cleopatra means all of what she says to Antony?


Cleopatra: “and target still he mends;

but this is not the best.”a) “And, target, still he mends,

but this is not the best.”

b) “And target. Still he mends;

But this is not the best.”c) “And target, still he mends?

But this is not the best.”

d) “And target. Still he mends.

But this is not the best.”

e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #9

Quote:

Cleopatra: “That you know well: something it is I would,O, my oblivion is a very Antony,

And I am all forgotten.”

Antony: “But that your royalty

Holds idleness your subject, I should take youFor idleness itself.”

Summary:

Cleopatra admits that she’s just paranoid that she’ll forget about Antony,and then Antony may forget about her when he leaves. Antony replies that

because she’s royalty, she’ll have nothing to do and so, be bored, which is

the one thing that will ensnare him in her web, and keep them together.

Reading Comprehension Question:What does Cleopatra admit?


In the quote above, the word “oblivion,” most closely means:a) something forgotten

b) something taken care of

c) something admired

d) something caught

Discussion Question:Do you think what Antony said is true? Do you think the couple will stay

together after Antony leaves?

Spelling Question:Cleopatra: “Cretaceous lord, one word. Sir, you and I must…”

a) “Courteous lord, one werd. Sir, you and I must…”

b) “Courteious lord, one word. Sir, you and I must…”

c) “Courteous lord, one word. Sir, you and I must…”d) “Courtious lord, one ward. Sir, you and I must…”

e) correct as is

Act I, Scene III


Cell #10

Quote:

Cleopatra: “But, sir, forgive me;Since my becomings kill me, when they do not

Eye well to you: your honour calls you hence;

Therefore be deaf to my unpitied folly.

And all the gods go with you!”Antony: “Come;

Our separation so abides, and flies,

That thou, residing here, go'st yet with me,

And I, hence fleeting, here remain with thee. Away!”

Summary:

Cleopatra apologizes for her behavior, then reminds Antony that he must

leave for duty and wishes him luck. Antony says that he must leave now, or

just being there may entice him to stay even longer.


What does Cleopatra remind Antony to do?


In the quote above, the word “abides,” most closely means:

a) awaits

b) withstands

c) tastes

d) hurts


Why would Antony be enticed to stay longer?

Spelling Question:

Cleopatra: “Sit laurol victorie! and smooth success

Be strew'd before your feet!”

a) “Sit laural victoree! and smooth successBe strew'd before your feet!”

b) “Sit laural victory! and smooth success

Be strew'd before your fieate!”

c) “Sit laural victory! and smooth successBe strew'd before your feet!”

d) “Sit laurel victory! and smooth success

Be strew'd before your feet!”

e) correct as is

Act I Scene IV – “Rome. OCTAVIUS CAESAR’s house.” – Cell #1

Illustration:

Quote:

“Enter OCTAVIUS CAESAR, reading a letter, LEPIDUS, and their Train

OCTAVIUS CAESAR

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 man-like

Than Cleopatra; nor the queen of PtolemyMore womanly than he; hardly gave audience, or

Vouchsafed to think he had partners: you shall find there

A man who is the abstract of all faults

That all men follow.”

Summary:

In the above quote, Caesar tells Lepidus that he does not naturally hate

competitors from Alexandria, but Antony indulges in uproarious celebration.As Caesar continues to talk, he ends his speech by saying that Antony is the

example of all the troubles that people can commit.

Reading Comprehension Question:What is Caesar’s opinion of Antony?


In the paragraph above, the word revel most closely means

a. Perpetual happiness

b. Lavish palacec. Noisy party

d. Careless manner

Discussion Question:What is a likely action that Caesar will take against Antony? Explain your

answer.

Sentence Correction:

“I must not think there are Evils enow to darken all his goodness. His faults

in him seem as the spots of heaven, and More fiery by night's blackness:hereditary, Rather than purchased; what he cannot change, Than what he

chooses.” Decide if the following sentences are better than the above

sentence or if it is correct as is.

a. “I must not think there are Evils enow 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.”

b. “I must not think there are Evils enow 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 hechooses.”

c. “I must not think there are Evils enow 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 hechooses.”

d. “I must not think there are Evils enow 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 hechooses.”

e. Correct as is


Illustration:

Quote:

“OCTAVIUS CAESAR

You are too indulgent. Let us grant, it is notAmiss to tumble on the bed of Ptolemy;

To give a kingdom for a mirth; to sit

And keep the turn of tippling with a slave;

To reel the streets at noon, and stand the buffetWith knaves that smell of sweat: say this

becomes him,--“

Summary:Caesar tells Lepidus of the worst scenario that Antony can be involved in.


What did Caesar tell Lepidus?


In the excerpt above, the word tippling most closely means

a. drinking alcohol

b. snorting drugsc. breaking bottles

d. making paper airplanes

Discussion Question:Do you think Caesar would eventually turn into “Antony #2” in the future?


“If he fill'd His vacancy with his voluptuousness, Full surfeits, and thedryness of his bones,

Call on him for't: but to confound such time, That drums him from his sport,

and speaks as loud

As his own state and ours,--'tis to be chid As we rate boys, who, beingmature in knowledge,

Pawn their experience to their present pleasure, And so rebel to judgment.”

Decide if the following sentences are better than the above sentence or if it

is correct as is.

a. “If he fill'd His vacancy with his voluptuousness, Full surfeits, and the

dryness of his bones,

Call on him for't. But to confound such time, That drums him from his sport,and speaks as loud

As his own state and ours. ‘Tis to be chid As we rate boys, who, being

mature in knowledge,


b. “If he fill'd His vacancy with his voluptuousness, Full surfeits, and thedryness of his bones,

Call on him for't; but to confound such time, That drums him from his sport,

and speaks as loud

As his own state and ours. ‘Tis to be chid As we rate boys, who, beingmature in knowledge,


c. “If he fill'd His vacancy with his voluptuousness, Full surfeits, the dryness

of his bones,Call on him for't: but to confound such time, That drums him from his sport,

and speaks as loud

As his own state and ours,--'tis to be chid As we rate boys, who, being


Pawn their experience to their present pleasure, And so rebel to judgment.”d. “If he fill'd His vacancy with his voluptuousness, Full surfeits, and the

dryness of his bones,

Call on him for't: but to confound such time, That drums him from his sport,

and speaks as loudAs his own state and ours. 'Tis to be chid As we rate boys, who, being



e. Correct as is


Illustration:

Quote:

“Enter a Messenger

LEPIDUS

Here's more news.

Messenger

Thy biddings have been done; and every hour,

Most noble Caesar, shalt thou have report

How 'tis abroad.”

Summary:

The messenger tells Caesar that his order has been accomplished. Pompey is

loved by people who feared Caesar. The discontent in the ports has been put

down.


What has been accomplished?


“If he fill'd His vacancy with his voluptuousness, Full surfeits, and the

dryness of his bones, Call on him for't:…” The word surfeits most closely

meansa. stuffed to nausea

b. math problems

c. deaths of confusions

d. love of fish


Do you think the messenger will of any importance in the future?


“Pompey is strong at sea, And it appears he is beloved of those That only

have fear'd Caesar - to the ports The discontents repair, and men's reports

Give him much wrong'd.”Decide if the following sentences are better or if it is correct as is.

a. “Pompey is strong at sea; And it appears he is beloved of those That only

have fear'd Caesar: to the ports The discontents repair, and men's reportsGive him much wrong'd.”

b. “Pompey is strong at sea: And it appears he is beloved of those That only

have fear'd Caesar: to the ports, The discontents repair, and men's reports

Give him much wrong'd.”

c. “Pompey is strong at sea - And it appears he is beloved of those That onlyhave fear'd Caesar. To the ports, The discontents repair, and men's reports

Give him much wrong'd.”

d. “Pompey is strong at sea; And it appears he is beloved of those That only

have fear'd Caesar: to the ports, The discontents repair, and men's reportsGive him much wrong'd.”

e. Correct as is


Illustration:

Quote:

“OCTAVIUS CAESAR

I should have known no less.It hath been taught us from the primal state,

That he which is was wish'd until he were;

And the ebb'd man, ne'er loved till ne'er worth love,

Comes dear'd by being lack'd.”

Summary:

Caesar never gives nice comments to Pompey.


Who is Caesar commenting on?


The word primal most closely meansa. original

b. last

c. right

d. left


Do you think Caesar would have grudges against Lepidus?


“This common body, Like to a vagabond flag upon the stream, Goes to and

back, lackeying the varying tide, and To rot itself with motion.”

Decide if the following sentences are better than the above sentence or if itis correct as is.

a. “This common body, Like to a vagabond flag upon the stream, Goes to

and back; lackeying the varying tide, and To rot itself with motion.”b. “This common body, and Like to a vagabond flag upon the stream, Goes

to and back. Lackeying the varying tide, To rot itself with motion.”

c. “This common body, Like to a vagabond flag upon the stream, Goes to

and back, lackeying the varying tide, To rot itself with motion.”d. “This common body, Like to a vagabond flag upon the stream, Goes to

and back, lackeying the varying tide - To rot itself with motion!”

e. Correct as is


Illustration:

Quote:

“Messenger

Caesar, I bring thee word,Menecrates and Menas, famous pirates,

Make the sea serve them, which they ear and wound

With keels of every kind: many hot inroads

They make in Italy; the borders maritimeLack blood to think on't, and flush youth revolt:

No vessel can peep forth, but 'tis as soon

Taken as seen; for Pompey's name strikes more

Than could his war resisted.”

Summary:

The messenger tells Caesar that two pirates, Menecrates and Menas are

making many raids in Italy. The raids in turn are causing new revolts , but

the name of Pompey brings fear to people.


Who are the two pirates raiding Italy?


The word inroads most closely means

a) paths

b) entrancesc) in the middle of the roads

d) plantigrade

Discussion Question:Does Caesar’s name strike more fear into his subject’s heart?


“Antony - Leave thy lascivious wassails.”Decide if the following sentences are better than the above sentence or if it

is correct as is.

a. “Antony: Leave thy lascivious wassails.”b. “Antony, Leave thy lascivious wassails.”

c. “Antony; Leave thy lascivious wassails.”

d. “Antony -- Leave thy lascivious wassails.”

e. Correct as is


Illustration:

Quote:

“OCTAVIUS CAESAR

When thou onceWast beaten from Modena, where thou slew'st

Hirtius and Pansa, consuls, at thy heel

Did famine follow; whom thou fought'st against,

Though daintily brought up, with patience moreThan savages could suffer: thou didst drink

The stale of horses, and the gilded puddle

Which beasts would cough at: thy palate then did deign

The roughest berry on the rudest hedge;Yea, like the stag, when snow the pasture sheets,

The barks of trees thou browsed'st; on the Alps

It is reported thou didst eat strange flesh,

Which some did die to look on: and all this--

It wounds thine honour that I speak it now--Was borne so like a soldier, that thy cheek

So much as lank'd not.”

Summary:Caesar informs the audience of the foul things Antony has committed in the

war.

Reading Comprehension Question:What did Antony drink?


The word palate most closely meansa. sense of taste

b. sense of hearing

c. sense of smelling

d. sense of touching


Do you think Caesar did something similar to what he described of Antony in

his early life?


“Let his shames quickly Drive him to Rome: 'tis time we twain Did show

ourselves i' the field; and to that end Assemble we immediate council:Pompey Thrives in our idleness.”


is correct as is.

a. “Let his shames quickly Drive him to Rome. 'Tis time we twain Did showourselves i' the field; and to that end Assemble we immediate council:

Pompey Thrives in our idleness.”

b. “Let his shames quickly Drive him to Rome - 'tis time we twain Did show

ourselves i' the field; and to that end Assemble we immediate council.Pompey Thrives in our idleness.”

c. “Let his shames quickly Drive him to Rome: 'tis time we twain Did show

ourselves i' the field; and to that end Assemble. We immediate council:

Pompey Thrives in our idleness.”d. “Let his shames quickly Drive him to Rome: 'tis time we twain Did show

ourselves i' the field; and to that end Assemble we immediate council -

Pompey Thrives in our idleness.”

e. Correct as is


Illustration:

Quote:

“LEPIDUS

To-morrow, Caesar,I shall be furnish'd to inform you rightly

Both what by sea and land I can be able

To front this present time.”

Summary:

Lepidus tells Caesar that tomorrow he will tell him how to solve their

problem.


When will Lepidus be able to tell what Caesar wants to know?


The word furnished most closely meansa. able

b. supply

c. practical

d. not able


If some unforeseen events occur that stopped Lepidus from accomplishing

his promise to Caesar, do you think Caesar would excuse Lepidus or holdhim accountable for his failures?


“Till which encounter. It is my business too. Farewell.”Decide if the following sentences are better than the above sentence or if it

is correct as is.

a. “Till which encounter; It is my business too. Farewell.”b. “Till which encounter, it is my business too. Farewell”

c. “Till which encounter: It is my business too. Farewell.”

d. “Till which encounter. It is my business, too. Farewell.”

e. Correct as is


Illustration:

Quote:

“LEPIDUS

Farewell, my lord: what you shall know meantimeOf stirs abroad, I shall beseech you, sir,

To let me be partaker.”

Summary:Lepidus says goodbye to Caesar and wishes to participate in whatever

Caesar is doing.

Reading Comprehension Question:What is Lepidus’ wish?”


The word partaker most closely means

a. a participantb. a caretaker

c. a killer

d. a undercover agent


How strong is the bond between Lepidus and Caesar?

Sentence Correction:“Doubt not, Sir - I knew it for my bond.”


is correct as is.

a. “Doubt not, Sir. I knew it for my bond.”

b. “Doubt not, sir: I knew it for my bond.”

c. “Doubt not, sir; I knew it for my bond.”

d. “Doubt not. Sir, I knew it for my bond.”e. Correct as is

ACT I SCENE V.

Cell #1

Quote: “Give me to drink mandragora”

Summary: Cleopatra is asking for one of her servants, Charmian, to give hermandragora to drink. Charmian asks what for and she responds that she

wants to sleep away the time that she’s away from Antony. Charmian gives

her opinion by saying that she thinks too much about him. Cleopatra

charges her with treason but he says it isn’t.

Reading Comprehension: Why does she want to sleep away the time?

Vocabulary: In the quote above mandragora most likely means:

a) beer

b) sea waterc) plant juice

d) faucet water

Discussion: Would you drug yourself to make yourself forget the time?

Grammar Question:

“That I might sleep out this great gap of time my Antony is away”

a) “That I might sleep out this great gap of time because my Antony isaway”

b) “So that I might sleep away this great gap of time my Antony is away”

c) “That I should sleep away this great gap of time my Antony is away”

d) “ I want to go to sleep because Antony is away”

e) Correct as is

Cell #2:

Quote: “’tis well for thee, that, being unseminar’d, thy freer thoughts may

not fly forth of Egypt.”

Summary: Cleopatra calls for another servant, Mardian, who is a eunuch. He

asks of how may he be of service, but she jokes of how there is nothing hecan truly do since he’s a eunuch. She then asks if he has affections and he

says he does, and he himself jokes about being a eunuch.

Reading comprehension: Who is a eunuch?

Vocabulary: in the quote above unseminar’d most likely means:

a) illiterate

b) confusedc) blind

d) deaf

Discussion: would you insult yourself just to fit in with others?

Grammar question:

“What’s your highness’s pleasure?”

a) “What’s your highness’ pleasure?

b) “What’s her highness’s pleasure?”c) “Whats your highness’ pleasures?

d) “What’s his highness’s pleasure?”

e) Correct as is

Cell #3:

Quote: The demi-Atlas of this earth, the arm and burgonet of men.

Summary: Cleopatra asks Charmian of where he thinks Antony might be and

what he might be doing. She praises Antony and wonders if he is thinkingabout her. She then reflects on the time when Caesar was there.

Reading comprehension: Whom is Cleopatra wondering about?

Vocabulary: in the quote above burgonet most likely means:a) sword

b) gun

c) helmet

d) savior

Discussion: Do you think Cleopatra really wants to know what Antony isdoing?

Grammar question:

“There he would anchor his aspect and die with looking in his life”a) “There he would anchor his aspect and die with looking on his life”

b) “There would he anchor his aspect and die with looking on his life”

c) “There would he anchor his aspect, and die with looking on his life”

d) “There he would die and anchor his aspect without looking at his life”e) Correct as is

Cell #4:

Quote: “yet, coming from him, that great medicine hath with his tinct gilded

thee.”

Summary: Alexas, her attendant, enters saluting Cleopatra. She remarks onhow unlike Antony he is, but that because Alexas was with him for a while

that it makes him look better. She asks after Antony and Alexas says that

the last thing he was doing was kissing a pearl that he now presents to her.

Alexas also recites the speech that he was given saying that the pearl is only

a piece of what Antony will bring for her throne.

Reading Comprehension: Alexas is unlike whom?

Vocabulary: in the quote above tinct most likely means:a) trace

b) tint

c) tinge

d) proofDiscussion: is it fair of Cleopatra to compare Alexas to her lover?

Grammar Question:

“Mine ear must pluck it thence”

a) “Mine ears must pluck it thence”b) “Mine ear should pluck it thence”

c) “Mine ear must pluck it dense”

d) “Mine ears should pluck”

e) Correct as is

Cell #5:

Quote: “Met’st thou my posts?”

Summary: Cleopatra asks whether Antony was sad or happy, but Alexassays that he was neither, but kind of in between. Cleopatra says that it

would’ve been better if he were either because if he is neither then both

moods can affect him. She asks for pen and paper so that she can write

Antony a letter because she promised to do so every day and that if she

didn’t she would punish anybody. She then asks Charmian if she ever lovedCaesar that much.

Reading Comprehension: How is Antony feeling?

Vocabulary: in the quote above posts most likely means:a) post its

b) light pole

c) mail

d) messengers

Discussion: Would you make a promise that you might not keep?

Grammar Question:

“Be’st thou sad or merry, the violence of either becomes thee, but no otherman’s.”

a) “Best thou sad or merry because the violence of both becomes thee,

like no one elses”

b) “Be’st thou sad or merry, the violence of both becomes thee, so doesnobody else’s”

c) “Be’st thou sad or merry, the violence of neither becomes thee, so

does it no man else”

d) “Be’st thou sad or merry, the violence of either thee becomes, so doesit no man else.”

e) Correct as is

Cell #6:

Quote: “By Isis, I will give thee bloody teeth,

if thou with Caesar paragon again

my man of men.”

Summary: Charmian evades the question and just says that Caesar was

brave. Cleopatra gets mad and tells him to instead say brave Antony, but

Charmian says valiant Caesar. Cleopatra gets even madder and says that

she will hit him if he mentions Caesar again. Charmian asks for forgiveness,Cleopatra accepts and once again asks fir ink and paper to write her daily

letter to Antony.

Reading Comprehension: why does Cleopatra get mad?

Vocabulary: in the quote above paragon most likely means:

a) compliment

b) treasure

c) encounterd) bully

Discussion: would you like to have somebody repeating your ex’s name in

front of you? (esp. if u don’t like him/her anymore)

Grammar Question:

“By your most gracious pardon, I sing but after you.”

a) “By your most gracious pardon, I but sing after you.”

b) “By your most gracious pardon, I sing but after thou.”c) “By your most gracious pardon I sing only after you.”

d) “By your most gracious pardon, after you I sing.”

e) Correct as is

Act 2 Scene 1Cell # 1A Meeting

Quote: Pompey “Whiles we are suitors to their throne, decays the thing we

sue for.”

Summary: Pompey, Menecrates, and Menas are next in line for the throne.But, the must wait for the current leaders to die before they can take the

throne.

Reading Comprehension: What are the three men waiting for?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word suitor most closely means

A) Mother C) Petitioner

B) Writer D) salesmen

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text “Where have you

this. ‘tis false.” Which sentence is grammatically correct

A) Where have you this? ‘tis false.

B) Where have you this! ‘tis false.C) Where have you this? ‘tis false

D) Where you have this,’tis false.

E) Correct as is.

Discussion Question: Do you think these men will have to wait long totake over the throne?

Cell # 2 Praise Me

Quote: Pompey “The people love me, and the sea is mine; My powers are

crescent, and auguring hope says it will come to the full.”

Summary: Pompey is telling the other two guys that he is great and that

people love him. He doesn’t understand why he isn’t in power.

Reading Comprehension: How does Pompey feel about himself?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word crescent most closely means

A) sharply curved C) brokenly stinky

B) nicely increasing D) crazily noisy

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text “Cleopatra, soften

thy waned lip!” Which sentence is grammatically correct

1. Cleopatra, soften thy waned lip.

2. Cleopatra, soften thy waned lips!3. Cleopatra soften thy waned lips?

4. Cleopatra waned lips thy soften!

5. Correct as is

Discussion: How do you think the other two men feel about Pompey?

Cell # 3 The Delivery

Quote: Varrius “This is most certain that I shall deliver; Mark Anthony isevery hour in Rome expected

Pompey “I could have given less matter a better ear. Menas, I did not

think this amorous surfeiter would have donn’d his helm.

Summary: Varrius came deliver a message to Pompey. The message isthat Mark Antony is expected to be in Rome soon.

Reading Comprehension: What message did Varrius deliver to Pompey?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word amorous most closely means

A) hated C) disliked

B) funny D) loving

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text “Expected; since

he went from Egypt ‘tis” Which sentence is grammatically correct

1. Expected. Since he went from Egypt ‘tis2. Since he went from Egypt ‘tis exspected.

3. Expected: since he went from Egypt ‘tis

4. Expected! Since he went from Egypt ‘tis.

5. Correct as is

Discussion: Why do you think Varrius came to tell Pompey the news?

Act 2 Scene 2 Cell # 4 A Job Well Done

Quote: Lepidus “Good Enobarbus, ‘tis a worthy deed, as shall become you

well, to entreat your captain to soft and gentle speech.

Summary: Lepidus congratulated Enobarbus on a job well done and toldhim he needed to talk to his captain.

Reading Comprehension: What did Lepidus thank Enobarbus for?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word entreat most closely meansA) ask nicely C) laugh

b) cry D) fall down

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text “’Tis a worthy

deed, Good Enobarbus” Which sentence is grammatically correct

a. ‘Tis a worthy deed Good Enobarbus

b. A worthy deed ‘tis. Good Enobarbus!

c. Good Enobarbus, ‘tis a worthy deed,

d. Good Enobarbus? ‘tis a worthy deed?

e. Correct as isDiscussion: Why do you think Lepidus needs to talk with Enobarbus’

captain?

Cell # 5 Welcome to Rome

Quote: Octavius “Welcome to Rome”

Mark Antony “Thank You”

Octavius “Sit”Mark Antony “Sit, sir.”

Octavius “Nay, then”

Mark Antony “I learn, you take things ill which are not so, or being,

concern you not. Once name you derogatory, when to sound your name.”

Summary: Mark Antony arrives at Rome and is greeted by Octavius. They

talk for a little while.

Reading Comprehension: Who arrived at Rome?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word derogatory most closely means

A) Detracting C) Ran

B) Finished D) Written

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text “If we compose

well here, to Parthia:” Which sentence is grammatically correct

a. If we compose well here. To Parthia.

b. If we compose well here, to parthia;

c. If we compose well here: to Parthia:

d. To Parthia, if we compose well here

e. Correct as is

Discussion: Why do you think Mark Antony told Octavius everything he did?

Act II Scene ii (Last 2/3) The Peacemaker

Cell 1

Quote:[MECAENAS] “…If it might

please you, to enforce no

further

The griefs between ye: toforget them quite

Were to remember that the

present need

Speaks to atone you.”[LEPIDUS] “…Worthily

spoken, Mecaenas.”

[DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS]

“…if you borrow oneanother's love for the instant,

you may, when you hear no

more words of

Pompey, return it again: you

shall have time to

wrangle … when you have nothing else to do…”

[MARK ANTONY] “…Thou art a soldier only: speak no more….You wrong this

presence…”[DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS]

“…That truth should be silent I had almost forgot….Go to, then; your

considerate stone…”

[OCTAVIUS CAESAR]“…I do not much dislike the matter, but The manner of his speech…[we]

shall remain in friendship, our conditions…Yet if I knew What hoop should

hold us stanch…O' the world I would pursue it…”

Summary: Mecaenas suggests that Octavius Caesar and Mark Antony shouldforget each other's faults, and stop quarreling. Lepidus agrees with

Mecaenas. The soldier Domitius Enobarbus adds that Antony and (Oct.)

Caesar will have plenty of time to battle each other after Pompey is beaten.

Antony silences the soldier, and Caesar agrees that what Enobarbus says ispretty much true, and that he and Antony should somehow make a fixed

peace between them.

Reading Comprehension Question:What does Enobarbus say that forces Antony to silence him?


In the quote above, atone most closely means

a.)yellb.)reconcile

c.)disagree

d.)surprise

Discussion Question: How do you think Antony felt after Caesar agreed with

Enobarbus?

Grammar Question

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of the

choices below is better or if it is correct as is:

[Domitius Enobarbus] "That truth should be silent I had almost forgot"

a.) That truth should be silent. I had almost forgot

b.) That truth should be silent: I had almost forgot

c.) That truth should be silent, I had almost forgot

d.) That truth should be silent; I had almost forgote.) Correct as is

Act II Scene ii (Last 2/3) The Wedding Planner

Cell 2

Quote:

[AGRIPPA]"...Giv

e me leave,

Caesar…Thouhast a sister by

the mother's

side, Admired

Octavia: greatMark Antony

Is now a

widower…To hold

you in perpetualamity,

To make you

brothers, and to

knit your

hearts…takeAntony

Octavia to his

wife; whose

beauty claimsNo worse a husband than the best of men… By this marriage, All little

jealousies, which now seem great,

And all great fears, which now import their dangers,

Would then be nothing…her love to bothWould, 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..."

[OCTAVIUS CAESAR] "...Say not so, Agrippa:If Cleopatra heard you, your reproof

Were well deserved of rashness..."

[MARK ANTONY] "...I am not married, Caesar: let me hear…What power is in

Agrippa,If I would say, 'Agrippa, be it so,'

To make this good… May I never

To this good purpose, that so fairly shows,

Dream of impediment! Let me have thy hand…and from this hourThe heart of brothers govern in our loves…"

[OCTAVIUS CAESAR] "..The power of Caesar, and

His power unto Octavia…There is my hand.

A sister I bequeath you… let her live

To join our kingdoms and our hearts; and never

Fly off our loves again..."[LEPIDUS]"...Happily, amen!"

Summary: Caesar gives Agrippa permission to speak what is on his mind.

Agrippa

suggests the Antony, being a widower, to wed Caesar’s sister Octavia.Caesar and

Anthony both agree. Lepidus cheers.


What does Agrippa suggest Antony to do?

Discussion Question: If you were Caesar, would you have allowed Antony tomarry your sister, considering the past arguments and quarrels?


In the quote above, the word "amity" most closely mean:

a.)hateb.)friendship

c.)fear

d.)trust

Grammar Question


choices below is better or if it is correct as is:

[Octavius Caesar] "Not till he hears how Anthony is touch'd With what is

spoke already"

a.)Not till he hears how Anthony is touch'd With what had been alreadyspoken.

b.)Not till he hears how Anthony is touch'd with what already is spoke.

c.)Not till he hears how Anthony is touch'd with what is already spoke.

d.)Not till he hears how Anthony is touch'd with what spoke already is.e.)Correct as is

Act II Scene ii (Last 2/3) The Good News…..And Bad News

Cell 3

Quote:

[MARK ANTONY]

"...I did not think to

draw my sword'gainst Pompey; For

he hath laid strange

courtesies and

great...Lest myremembrance suffer

ill report; At heel of

that, defy

him....Where lieshe? What is his

strength by

land?....So is the

fame. Would we had

spoketogether... ere we put ourselves in arms, dispatch we...The business we

have talk'd of.... Let us, Lepidus, Not lack your company..."

[OCTAVIUS CAESAR] "... [He Lies]...About the mount Misenum.Great and increasing: but by sea He is an absolute master....And do invite

you to my sister's view, Whither straight I'll lead you..."

[LEPIDUS] "...Time calls upon's: Of us must Pompey presently be sought,Or else he seeks out us.... Noble Antony, Not sickness should detain me..."

Summary

The triumvirate plan to deal with the threat of Pompey. But before they

leave, they agree to settle Antony's marriage to (Oct.) Caesar’s sister,Octavia.


Who is Anthony marrying?


Why do you think the triumvirate prefers to settle the marriage before

Anthony goes out to battle?


In the quote above, the word "hath" most closely means:

a.)hold

b.)hear

c.)haved.)has

Grammar Question:

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one ofthe choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

[Lepidus]"Or else he seeks out us"

a.)Or else he'll seeks us out

b.)Or else he seeks us out

c.)Or else he out seeks us.

d.)Or else seeks us out, he.e.)Correct as is

Act II Scene ii (Last 2/3) The 8th Wonder of the World

Cell 4

Quote:

[MECAENAS]"...We

lcome from Egypt,

sir....You stayedwell by 't in

Egypt...Eight wild-

boars roasted

whole ...but twelvepersons there; is

this true?"

[DOMITIUSENOBARBUS]

"...Half the heart

of Caesar...

Mecaenas! My

honourable friend,Agrippa... we did

sleep day out of

countenance, and

made the nightlight with drinking.

This was

but as a fly by an eagle: we had much...monstrous matter of feast, which

worthily deserved noting..."

[AGRIPPA]"Good Enobarbus!"

Summary:

Enobarbus entertains Mecaenas and Agrippa by telling them what hadhappened in Egypt. Enobarbus talks about how well they ate and drank

there.

Reading Comprehension Question:What is Enobarbus' opinion of Egypt? Positive or Negative?


Would you say Enobarbus is boasting of his time in Egypt? Explain.


From the quote above, the word "monstrous" most closely means:

a.)frightening

b.)pleasant

c.)huged.)modest

Grammar Question:

Consider the following sentence from the test and decide whether one of thechoices below is better or if it is correct as is.

[Mecaenas]"...We have cause to be glad that matters are so well digested.

..."a.)We have cause to be glad that matters digested have been so well

b.)We have cause to be glad that digested matters have been so well

c.) Matters have been so well digested, we have cause to be glad.

d.)So well are matters digested, cause we have to be glad.e.)Correct as is

Act II Scene ii (Last 2/3) Tales of Seduction and Love

Cell 5

Quote:

[MECAENAS]"...She's a

most triumphant lady..."

[DOMITIUS

ENOBARBUS] "When she

first met Mark Antony,

she pursed up his heart,upon the river of

Cydnus. ...barge she sat

in, so perfumed that he

winds were love-sick...For her own

person...she did lie In

her pavilion--cloth-of-

gold of tissue...on each

side her Stood prettydimpled boys, like

smiling Cupids, With

divers

colour'd fans, whose wind did see...Her gentlewomen, like the Nereides, Somany mermaids, tended her I' the eyes...Swell with the touches of those

flower-soft hands...a strange invisible perfume hits the sense...The city cast

Her people out upon her; and Antony...Whistling to the air; which, but for

vacancy, had gone to gaze on Cleopatra too,And made a gap in nature....Upon her landing, Antony…Invited her to

supper: she replied,

It should be better he became her guest;

Which she entreated: our courteous Antony...And for his ordinary pays his

heartFor what his eyes eat only...I saw her once...she did make defect perfection,

And, breathless, power breathe forth.

[AGRIPPA] "...There she appeared indeed; or my reporter devised well forher....Rare Egyptian...Royal wench!

She made great Caesar lay his sword to bed:

He plough'd her, and she cropp'd..."

Summary: Enobarbus continues to entertain the men with stories of Egypt,

particularly those of Cleopatra. He tells them how she seduced Anthony. She

invited him to be her guest, and he fell in love.


What (about Egypt) did Enobarbus tell the men?


How can you explain Anthony’s falling in love with Cleopatra, yet wanting to

marry Octavia?


In the quote above, the word "pavilion" most closely mean:

a.)arenab.)canopy/tent

c.)store

d.)outhouse

Grammar Question:


choices below is better or if it correct as is.

[Enobarbus]"...The oars were silver, which to the tune of flutes keptstroke...”

a.)The silver oars, to the tune of the flutes, were stroking.

b.)The tune of the flutes made the silver oars stroke.

The stroking oars, to the tune of the flutes, were silver.c.)The silver oars kept stroke to tune of the flutes.

d.) Stroking were the silver oars to the tune of the flutes.

e.) Correct as is

Act II Scene ii (last 2/3) “Gentlemen Place your Bets”

Cell 6

Quote:

[MECAENAS]

"...Now Antony must leave

her utterly....If beauty,wisdom, modesty, can settle

The heart of Antony, Octavia

is A blessed lottery to him..."

[DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS]"...Never; he will not: Age

cannot wither her, nor

custom stale Her infinite

variety: other women cloyThe appetites they feed: but

she makes hungry Where

most she satisfies..."

[AGRIPPA]

"...Let us go. GoodEnobarbus, make yourself

my guest

Whilst you abide here..."

Summary:

Mecaenas tells Enobarbus that Antony must forget about Cleopatra, because

Octavia will suit him better. Enobarbus disagrees, saying that Anthony will

never forget Cleopatra, because she is unlike many women. Agrippa finishedthe conversation by welcoming Enobarbus to be his guest.

Reading comprehension Question:

Who believes that Anthony should forget about Cleopatra?


Who do you think Anthony prefers?

Vocabulary Question:In the quote above, the word "cloy" most closely means:

a.)anger

b.)destroy

c.)satiated.)clog

Grammar Question:


choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

[Enobarbus]"...Humbly, sir, I thank you."

a.)I thank you sir, humbly.

b.)Humbly I thank you sir.

c.)Sir, I thank you, humbly.d.)Sir, thank you, humbly.

e.)Correct as is.

Cell #1 – Here Comes the Bride

Act II., scene iii.

Summary: Antony shows his new wife and her brother, Caesar, around his

home. He explains to Octavia that he will often be busy with his work, and

she responds in a faithful manner. Then all three exeunt to tend to othermatters.

Quote: “All which time before the gods my knee shall bow my prayers to

them for you.” - Octavia

Reading Comprehension question: Who is Antony’s new wife?

Vocabulary question: “Read not my blemishes in the world’s report.”In the quote above, the word blemishes most nearly means…

a. Blotches

b. Imperfections

c. Battlesd. Wrong ways

Punctuation question: Consider the following sentence from the text and

decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:

I have not kept my square; but that to come shall all be done by th,rule.

a. I have not kept my square; but that to come shall all be done by th’

rule.

b. I have not kept my square: but that to come shall all be done by th’

rule.c. I have not kept my square, but that to come shall all be done by the’

rule.

d. I have not kept my square; but that to come shall all be done by th’

rule?

e. Correct as is

Discussion question: Is it right for Octavia to be so loyal to her husband

though she has never truly met him?

Cell #2 – Is the future bright?

Act II., scene iii.

Summary: The soothsayer comes upon Antony and calls him to return to

Egypt. He continues, prophesizing that Caesar will become very powerfuland will rid himself of Antony’s rivalry. Antony asks him not to go on, but he

does until Antony sends him to get Ventidius.

Quote: “I see it in my motion, have it not in my toungue; but yet hie you to

Egypt again.” - SoothsayerReading Comprehension question: Where does the soothsayer want

Antony to go?

Vocabulary question: “Would I had never come from thence, nor you

thither!”

In the quote above, the word thither most nearly means…e. To as well

f. To there

g. To either

h. To Familyi.

Spelling question: Consider the following sentence from the text and


Thy daemon, that thy spirit which keeps thee, is noble, courageous,high, unmatchable…..

f. Thy demon, that thy sprite which keeps thee, is noble, courageous,

high, unmatchable ……

g. Thy daemon, that thy spirit which keeps thee, is nobel, courageous,high, unmatchable …..

h. Thy daemon, that thy spirit which keeps thee, is nobel, courageous,

high, unmatchable …..

i. Thy daemon, that thy spirite which keeps thee, is nobel, courageous,

high, unmatchable ….

j. Correct as isDiscussion question: Do you think that the Soothsayer is right in his

predictions?

Cell #3– PlansAct II., scene iii.

Summary: Antony thinks that he will send Ventidius to Parthia because hewill send the message clearly. Antony himself will soon go to Egypt to

reunite with his lover, Cleopatra. Ventidius comes, and Antony gives him his

message.

Quote: “And though I make this marriage for my peace, I’ th’ East mypleasure lies.” - Antony

Reading Comprehension question: Where is Antony sending Ventidius?

Vocabulary question: “You must to Parthia. Your commission’s ready;

Follow me and receive’t.”

In the quote above, the word commission most nearly means…j. Pay

k. Vehicle

l. Wife

m. assignmentGrammar question: Consider the following sentence from the text and


If we drew lots, he speeds; His cocks do win the battle still of mine……

k. If we draw lots, he speeds; his cocks do win the battle still ofmine……

l. If we draw lots, he will speed; his cocks do win the battle still of

mine……

m. If we draw lots, he speeds; his cocks won the battle still of mine……

n. If we draw lots, he speeds; his cocks will win the battle still of mine…o. Correct as is

Discussion question: Do you think that Antony should have married

Octavia, if she is not his true love?

Cell #4– Break a Leg!

Act II., scene iv.

Summary: Lepidus, Maecenas and Agrippa all meet in Rome and wish each

other good luck in the coming battle. Then they all leave to put on theirsoldier attire.

Quote: “Till I shall see you in your soldier’s dress, which will become you

both, farewell.” - Lepidus

Reading Comprehension question: Where are Lepidus, Maecenas and

Agrippa?Vocabulary question: “We shall, as I conceive the journey, be at th’ Mount

before you, Lepidus.”

In the quote above, the word conceive most nearly means…

n. Payo. Travel

p. Perceive

q. Give

Punctuation question: Consider the following sentence from the text anddecide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:

Sir. Mark Antony will e’en but kiss Octavia, and we’ll follow.

p. Sir, Mark Antony will e,en but kiss Octavia, and we’ll follow.

q. Sir, Mark Antony will e’en but kiss Octavia, and we’ll follow.

r. Sir, Mark Antony will e’en but kiss Octavia, And we’ll follow.s. Sir: Mark Antony will e’en but kiss Octavia, and we’ll follow.

t. Correct as is

Discussion question: Do you believe Lepidus, Agrippa and Maecenas are

good friends or that they are just being polite to each other?

Cell #5– Can’t get my mind off of you!Act II., scene V.

Summary: Cleopatra wants music, then to play billiards. She finally decides

to go fishing to pretend that she is catching Antony. Charmian thenremembers a fishing trip with Cleopatra’s old lover.

Quote: “…and as I draw them up I’ll think them every one an Antony and

say ‘Ah ha! Y’are caught’.” - Cleopatra

Reading Comprehension question: What does Cleopatra decide to do inthe end?

Vocabulary question: “Give me mine angle – we’ll to the river.”

In the quote above, the word angle most nearly means…

r. Fish

s. Hairt. Supplies

u. Fishing tool


decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:…. I will betray Tawny-finn’d fishes; my bended hook shall pierce their

slimy jaws …..

u. …I will betray Tawney- finn’d fishes; my bended hook shall pierce

their slimy jaws…v. …I will betray Tawny – finn’d fishes; my bended hook shall peirce

their slimy jaws…

w. …I will betray Tawney – finn’d fishes; my bended hoock shall pierce

their slimy jaws…x. I will beatry Tawny – finn’d fishes; my bended hook shall pierce their

slimy jaws…

y. Correct as is

Discussion question: Do you think that Charmian is happy with her

master’s choice of lover?

Cell #6– Let me speak!

Act II., scene v.

Summary: A messenger from Italy comes and Cleopatra begins to think

that Antony has died. When the messenger is finally able to get a word in,

he tells her Antony is fine. Cleopatra continues talking, and assuming the

worst. The messenger cannot get a word in otherwise.Quote: “Ram thou thy fruitful tidings in mine ears, that long have been

barren.” - Cleopatra

Reading Comprehension question: Where does the messenger bring

word from?Vocabulary question: “ – why so tart a favour to trumpet such good

tidings?”

In the quote above, the word favour most nearly means…

v. Expressionw. Face

x. Piece of Gold

y. Mouth

Grammar question: Consider the following sentence from the text and

decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:But, sirrah, mark, we use to say the dead are well.

z. But, Sirrah, mark, we use to say the dead are well.

aa. But, Sirrah, mark, we used to say the dead are well.

bb. But, Sirrah, mark, we use to said the dead are well.cc. But, Sirrah, mark, we use to said the dead is well.

dd. Correct as is.

Discussion question: What should the messenger do to get Cleopatra’s

attention?

Cell #7– Don’t kill the Messenger

Act II., scene v.

Summary: Cleopatra finally allows the messenger to speak, and he tells her

that Antony is friends with Caesar and that he has married Octavia. She thenproceeds to beat him, though he pleads with her not to.

Quote: “Hence, horrible villain! Or I’ll spurn thine eyes like balls before me;

I’ll unhair thy head; Thou shalt be whipp’d with wire and stew’d in brine,

smarting in ling’ring pickle.” - CleopatraReading Comprehension question: What does Cleopatra do when she

hears that Antony has married Caesar’ sister?

Vocabulary question: “The most infectious pestilence upon thee!”

In the quote above, the word pestilence most nearly means…ee. Expression

ff. Laugh

gg. Plague

hh. Pest

Punctuation question: Consider the following sentence from the text anddecide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:

He’s friends with Caesar: in state of health; thou say’st; and, thou

say’st, free.

ii. He’s friends with Caesar; in state of health; thou say’st; and, thousay’st, free.

jj. He’s friends with Caesar: in state of health: thou say’st: and, thou

say’st, free.

kk. He’s friends with Caesar; in state of health; thou sayst; and,thou sayst, free.

ll. He’s friends with Caesat, in state of health, thou say’st, and, thou

say’st, free.

mm. Correct as is.

Discussion question: At whom do you think Cleopatra should be mad for

this bad news?

Cell #8– The stormy winds do calm

Act II., scene v.

Summary: Cleopatra takes out her knife, implying that she will kill the

messenger. The messenger then runs away, and Cleopatra is convinced byCharmian that she has gone too far. She calls for the messenger to learn

more about Antony, but the messenger does not want to come back.

Quote: “Gracious Madam, that I do bring the news made not the match.”

- Messenger

Reading Comprehension question: Why did the messenger run away?Vocabulary question: “Rogue, thou hast liv’d too long.”

In the quote above, the word rogue most nearly means…

nn. Kind person

oo. Mean manpp. Scoundrel

qq. Pest


decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:The blow thou hadst shall make thy peace for moving me to rage; and

…

rr. The blow thou hadst shall make thy peace for moving me to raege;

and …ss. The blow thou hadest shall make thy peace for moving me to rage;

and …

tt. The bloe thou hadst shall make thy peace for moving me to rage; and

…

uu. Thee blow thou hadst shall make thy peace for moving me torage; and…

vv. Correct as is.

Discussion question: Do you think that the messenger should come back?

Cell #9– He would never do such a thing

Act II., scene v.

Summary: The messenger returns and Cleopatra questions Antony’s

marriage. The messenger repeats several times that Antony is indeed

married to Octavia. He is then told to leave.

Quote: “Take no offence that I would not offend you; to punish me for whatyou make me do seems much unequal.” - Messenger

Reading Comprehension question: What does Cleopatra keep asking?

Vocabulary question: “The gods confound thee!”

In the quote above, the word confound most nearly means…

ww. Thwartxx. kill

yy. Annihilate

zz. Bring peace to

Grammer question: Consider the following sentence from the text anddecide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:

The merchandise which thou did brought from Rome are all too dear

for me.

aaa. The merchandise which thou dids’t bring from Rome will be alltoo dear for me.

bbb. The merchandise which thou hast brought from Rome are all too

dear for me.

ccc. The merchandise which thou hast bring from Rome are all too

dear for me.

ddd. The merchandise which thou did brings’t from Rome is all too

dear for me.

eee. Correct as is.Discussion question: Do you believe Cleopatra should be shocked by this

news, even though Antony had been married before?

Cell #10– Is she as gorgeous as me?

Act II., scene v.

Summary: Cleopatra wants to know every last detail about Antony’s new

bride, including height and hair colour.

Quote: “Pity me, Charmian, but do not speak to me.” - Cleopatra

Reading Comprehension question: What are some of the thingsCleopatra wants to know about Octavia?

Vocabulary question: “Lead me to my chamber.”

In the quote above, the word chamber most nearly means…

fff. Living roomggg. Dining room

hhh. Bedroom

iii. House

Punctuation question: Consider the following sentence from the text and

decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is:Lead me from hence, I faint. O Iras, Charmian! ‘Tis no matter.

jjj. Lead me from hence. I faint. O? Iras, Charmian! ‘Tis no matter.

kkk. Lead me from hence. I faint. O Iras, Charmian. ‘Tis no matter?

lll. Lead me from hence. I faint. O, Iras, Charmian! ‘Tis no matter.mmm. Lead me from hence, I faint. O Iras, Charmian? Tis no matter.

nnn. Correct as is.

Discussion question: Do you think that Cleopatra wanted to marry

Antony?

Cell#1Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “Your hostages I have, so have you mine; And weshall talk before we fight.”

4) Summary: Pompey and Octavius both have hostages and are preparing

to fight, but will talk first.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What will Pompey and Octavius

do before fighting?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, hostage most closely means

a) a person holding people for ransom

b) a dictionary

c) a prisoner who will be released on certain conditions

d) a person who is stuck in one place

7) Discussion Question: Will what they talk about help to avert the

fighting?

8) Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and

decide whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

“Enter Pompey and Menas at one door with drum and trumpet:at another,Octavius Ceaser, Mark Antony, Lepidus, Domitius Enobarbus, Mecaenas, with

soldiers marching”

a) Enter Pompey and Menas at one door, with drum and trumpet:at another,

Octavius Ceaser, Mark Antony, Lepidus, Domitius Enobarbus, Mecaenas, withsoldiers marching”

b) Enter Pompey and Menas at one door with drum and trumpet; at another,

Octavius Ceaser, Mark Antony, Lepidus, Domitius Enobarbus, Mecaenas, with

soldiers marching”c) Enter Pompey and Menas at one door, with drum and trumpet; at

another, Octavius Caesar, Mark Antony, Lepidus, Domitius Enobarbus,

Mecaenas, with soldiers marching”

d) Correct as is

Cell#2

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Octavius Ceaser: “Most meet that first we come to words; and

therefore have we our written purposes before us sent ; which, if thou hast

consider’d, let us know if ‘twill tie up thy discontented sword, and carry backto Sicily much tall youth that else must perish here.”

4) Summary: Octavius says that most agree that they must talk first, and

that they have written and sent their demands ahead. He goes on to saythat if the demands are met, then the hostages will be released and they

need not fight. If they are not, the hostages die.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: How, according to Octavius, canbattle be averted?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, discontented most closely

means

a) perturbedb) unsteady

c) sharp

d) ugly

7) Discussion Question: Should Pompey give in to the demands,

whatever they might be, to save the hostages, or should he fight for them?

8) Grammar Question: “Your hostages I have, so have you mine; And we

shall talk before we fight.”

a) “Your hostages I have, so have you mine and we shall talk before wefight.”

b) “Your hostages I have, so have you mine; and we shall talk before we

fight.”

c) “Your hostages I have, so have you mine, And we shall talk before wefight.”

d) Correct as is

Cell #3

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “To all you three, the senators alone of this great

world, chief factors for the gods, I do not know wherefore my father should

revengers want, having a son and friends;”

4) Summary: Pompey says that he does not know why his father wants

revenge, for he has a son and friends.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What does Pompey not know?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, wherefore most closely

means

a) how

b) whenc) where

d) why

7) Discussion Question: Why does Pompey’s father want revenge?

8) Grammar Question: “Most meet that first we come to words, and

therefore have we our written purposes sent before us.”

a) “Most meet that first we come to words; and therefore have we ourwritten purposes before us sent;”

b) “Most meet that first we come to words, and therefore have we our

written purposes before us sent;”

c) “Most meet that first we come to words; and therefore have we ourwritten purposes sent before us;”

d) “Most meet that first we come to words; and therefore we have sent our

written purposes before us;”

Cell #4

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “since Julius Ceaser who at Philippi the good Brutusghosted. there saw you labouring for him.”

4) Summary: Pompey says that Julius Ceaser, who was killed by Brutus at

Philippi saw them working for him.

5) Reading Comperhension Question: What did Julius Caeser see?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, the word ghosted most

closely meansa) wrote a book for

b) hurt

c) killed

d) punished

7) Discussion Question: Do you think that Brutus’s motives were good

enough to justify killing Ceaser?

8) Grammar Question: “To all you three, the senators alone of this great

world, chief factors for the gods, I do not know wherefore my father should

revengers want, having a son and friends;”

a) “To all you three, the senators alone of this great world, chief factors for

the gods, I do not know wherefore my father should want revengers, having

a son and friends;”b) correct as is

c) “To all you three, the senators of this great world alone, chief factors for

the gods, I do not know wherefore my father should revengers want, having

a son and friends;”d) “To all you three, the senators of this great world alone, chief factors for

the gods, I do not know wherefore my father should want revengers, having

a son and friends;”

Cell #5

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “What was’t that moved pale Cassius to conspire; and

what made the all honur’d, honest Roman, Brutus, with the arm’d rest,

courtiers and beauteous freedom, to drench the Capitol; but that they wouldhave one man but a man?”

4) Summary: Pompey continues his long, boring, and incomprehensible

speech by asking what moved Cassius to conspire against Julius Ceaser, andwhat made Brutus kill him, since they had good lives, then answers his own

question by saying that they liked killing.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What is Pompey’s question?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, beauteous means

a) wonderful

b) very pleasing

c) limitedd) perfect

7) Discussion Question: Do you think Pompey is right in his assessment

of Cassius’s and Brutus’s motives? If not, what do you think their motiveswere?

8) Grammar Question of Doom: “since Julius Ceaser who was ghosted by

Brutus at Philippi. there saw you labouring for him.”

a) “since Julius Ceaser who was ghosted at Philippi by brutus. saw you therelabouring for him.”

b) “since Julius Ceaser who at Philippi the good Brutus ghosted. saw you

labouring there for him.”

c) “since Julius Ceaser who at Philippi the good Brutus ghosted. there sawyou labouring for him.”

d) correct as is

Cell #6

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “And what is it hath made me rig my navy; at whose

burthen the anger’d ocean foams; with which I meant to scourge theingratitude that despiteful Rome cast on my noble father.”

4) Summary: Pompey concludes his speech by asking what made him

prepare his navy to suppress Rome’s ingratitude to his father.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What is Rome’s attitude to

Pompey’s father?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, burthen meansa) load

b) printer

c) failure

d) rhinoceros

7) Discussion Question: Did Pompey have good cause to prepare hisfleet? Why or why not?

8) Grammar Question: “What was it that moved pale Cassius to conspire;

and what made the all honured, honest Roman, Brutus, with the armed rest,courtiers and beauteous freedom, to drench the Capitol; but that they would

have one man but a man?”

a) “What was’t that moved pale Cassius to conspire; and what made the all

honur’d, honest Roman, Brutus, with the arm’d rest, courtiers andbeauteous freedom, to drench the Capitol; but that they would have one

man but a man?”

b) “What was’t that moved pale Cassius to conspire; and what made the all

honur’d, honest Roman Brutus with the arm’d rest courtiers and beauteousfreedom to drench the Capitol; but that they would have one man but a

man?”

c) “What was it that moved pale Cassius to conspire; and what made the all

honured honest Roman, Brutus, with the armed rest courtiers and beauteous

freedom to drench the Capitol; but that they would have one man but aman?”

d) correct as is

Cell #7

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Octavius Ceaser: “Take your time.”

Mark Antony: “Thous canst not fear us, Pompey, with thy sails; We’ll speak

with thee at sea: at land, thou know’st how much we do o’er-count thee.”Pompey: “ At land, indeed, thou dost o’er-count me of my father’s house:

but, since the cuckoo builds not for himself, remain in’t as thou mayst.”

4) Summary: Mark Antony tells Pompey that he can’t scare him, because

he[Pompey] is outnumbered. Pompey says that he is only outnumbered onland.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What advantage does Antony

have over Pompey?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, o’er-count most closely

means

a) overestimateb) defeat

c) outnumber

d) destroy

7) Discussion Question: Who do you think would be the victor if Pompeyand Antony’s armies were to fight? Why?

8) Grammar Question: “And what is it hath made me rig my navy; at

whose burthen the anger’d ocean foams; with which I meant to scourge the

ingratitude that despiteful Rome cast on my noble father.”a) “And what is it has made me rig my navy; at whose burthen the angered

ocean foams; with which I meant to scourge the ingratitude that despiteful

Rome cast on my noble father.”

b) “And what is it that hath made me rig my navy; at whose burthen theanger’d ocean foams; with which I meant to scourge the ingratitude that

despiteful Rome cast on my noble father.”

c) “And what is it that has made me rig my navy; at whose burden the

angered ocean foams; with which I meant to scourge the ingratitude thatdespiteful Rome cast on my noble father.”

d) correct as is

Cell #8

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Lepidus: “Be pleased to tell us-- for this is from the present--how you take the offers we have sent you.”

Octavius Ceaser: “There’s the point.”

Mark Antony: “ Which do not be entreated to, but weigh what it is worth

embraced.”Octavius Ceaser: “And what may follow, to try a larger fortune.”

4) Summary: Lepidus asks Pompey what his response to the “offers” are.

Octavius Ceaser advices him to think about the consequences before hedecides.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What must Pompey decide on?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, entreated means

a) deal with

b) detest

c) treat poorly

d) defeat

7) Discusion Question: Do you think Pompey will agree to the offers?

8) Grammar Question: “You cannot not scare us, Pompey, with your

ships; We’ll speak with you at sea: at land, thou knows how much we

outnumber you.”a) “Thous canst not fear us, Pompey, with thy sails; We’ll speak with thee at

sea: at land, thou know’st how much we do o’er-count thee.”

b) “Thous canst not fear us, Pompey, with thy sails; We’ll speak with thee at

sea: at land, thou know’st how much we do over-count thee.”c) “Thous cannot not fear us, Pompey, with thy sails; We’ll speak with you at

sea: at land, thou know’st how much we do o’er-count you.”

d) correct as is

Cell #9

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “You have made me offer of Sicily, Sardinia; and I

must rid all the sea of pirates; then, to send measures of wheat to Rome;this ‘greed upon to part with unhack’d edges, and bear back our targets

undinted.”

Octavius Ceaser Mark Antony Lepidus: “That’s our offer.”

4) Summary: Pompey recites the offers, saying that he must give up Sicilyand Sardinia, get rid of every pirate, and send a lot of wheat to Rome.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What must Pompet send to

Rome?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, undinted most closely

means

a) unhurt

b) not destroyedc) unmarked

d) correct as is

7) Discussion Question: Do you think the offers are fair? Why or why not?

8) Grammar Question: “Be pleased to tell us-- for this is from the

present-- how you take the offers we have sent you.”

a) “Please tell us-- for this is from the present-- how you take the offers we

have sent you.”

b) “Be pleased to tell us-- for this is from the present-- how you havedecided on the offers we have sent you.”

c) “Be pleased to tell us-- for this is the present-- how you take the offers

we have sent you.”

d) correct as is

Cell #10

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “Know, then, I came before you here a man prepared

to take this offer: but Mark Antony put me to some impatience: though I

lose the praise of it by telling, you must know, when Ceaser and yourbrother were at blows, your mother came to Sicily and did find her welcome

friendly.”

4) Summary: Pompey says that he came there ready to take the offers,

but Mark Antony made him impatient, and though by telling them he maylose his praise by saying so, but when Mark’s brother and Ceaser were

figthing, Mark’s mother went to Sicily and found her welcome friendly.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: Did Pompey intend to accept theoffers when he arrived there?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, praise most closely means

a) commendb) insult

c) bug-eyed aliens from Mars

d) waffle

7) Discussion Question: Why do you think Pompey intended to accept theoffers?

8) Grammar Question of Despair: “You have made me offer of Sicily,

Sardinia; and I must rid all the sea of pirates; then, to send measures ofwheat to Rome; this ‘greed upon to part with unhack’d edges, and bear back

our targets undinted.”

a) “You have made me offer of Sicily, Sardinia- and I must rid all the sea of

pirates- then, to send measures of wheat to Rome- this ‘greed upon to partwith unhack’d edges, and bear back our targets undinted.”

b) “You have made me offer of Sicily, Sardinia, and I must rid all the sea of

pirates, then, to send measures of wheat to Rome, this ‘greed upon to part

with unhack’d edges; and bear back our targets undinted.”

c) “You have made me offer of Sicily, Sardinia; and I must rid all the sea of

pirates; then, to send measures of wheat to Rome; this ‘greed upon to part

with unhack’d edges, and bring back our targets undinted.”d) correct as is

Cell #11

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Mark Antony: “I have heard it, Pompey; and am well studied

for a liberal thanks which I do owe you.”

4) Summary: In response to Pompey’s story, Mark Antony says that he

owes Pompey thanks.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What does Mark Antony owe

Pompey?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, liberal most closely means

a) radicalb) generous

c) crazy

d) extreme

7) Discussion Question: Do you think that the conversation will remain

friendly?

8) Grammar Question: “Know, then, I came before you here a man

prepared to take this offer: but Mark Antony put me to some impatience:though I lose the praise of it by telling, you must know, when Ceaser and

your brother were at blows, your mother came to Sicily and did find her

welcome friendly.”

a) “Know,then,I came before you here a man prepared to take this offer:butMark Antony put me to some impatience:though I lose the praise of it by

telling,you must know, when Ceaser and your brother were at blows,your

mother came to Sicily and did find her welcome friendly.”

b) “Know then that I came before you here a man prepared to take this offerbut Mark Antony put me to some impatience and though I lose the praise of

it by telling, you must know when Ceaser and your brother were at blows

your mother came to Sicily and found her welcome friendly.”

c) “Know then I came before you here a man prepared to take this offer:but Mark Antony put me to some impatience though I lose the praise of it by

telling, you must know, when Ceaser and your brother were at blows your

mother came to Sicily and did find her welcome friendly.”

d) correct as is

Cell #12

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “Let me have your hand: I did not think, sir, to have

met you here.”

4) Summary: Pompey asks for Mark Antony’s hand, for he did not expect

to see him here.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What does Pompey ask of MarkAntony?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, sir most closely means

a) personb) title of respect for a man

c) foot

d) title indicating high rank

7) Discussion Question: Why do you think Pompey did not expect to seeMark Antony there?

8) Grammar Question: “I have heard it Pompey and am well studied for a

liberal thanks which I do owe you.”a) “I have heard it, Pompey; and am well studied for a liberal thanks which I

do owe you.”

b) “I have heard it, Pompey; and am well studied for a liberal thanks that I

owe you.”c) “I have heard it Pompey; and am well studied for a liberal thanks which I

do owe you.”

d) “I have heard it, Pompey and am well studied for a liberal thanks which I

do owe you.”

Cell #13

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Mark Antony: “The beds i’ the east are soft; and thanks to you,that call’d me timelier than my purpose hither; for I have gain’d by t’.”

4) Summary: Mark Antony says that the beds in the east are soft, and

thanks to Pompey, that was more important then this, for he gainedsomething.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: According to Mark Antony, how

are the beds in the east?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, hither most closely means

a) here

b) therec) everywhere

d) nowhere

7) Discussion Question: What do you think Mark Antony gained?

8) Grammar Question: “Let me have your hand: I did not think, sir, to

have met you here.”

a)“Let me have your hand: I did not think, sir, to have met you here”

b) “Let me have your hand: I did not think sir to have met you here.”c) “Let me have your hand I did not think to have met you here, sir.”

d) correct as is

Cell #14

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Octavius Ceaser: “Since I saw you last, there is a change uponyou.”

Pompey: “Well, I know not what counts harsh fortune cast upon my face;

but in my bosom shall she never come, to make my heart her vassal.”

4) Summary: Octavius Ceaser tells Pompey that he looks different fromwhen he last saw him. Pompey says he doesn’t know what harsh fortune

may have done to his face, but that it will never have his heart.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What reason doe Pompey give forlooking different?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, vassal means

a) prisonb) home

c) heretic

d) subordinate

7) Discussion Question: What do you think Pompey means when he says

that misfortune will never have his heart?

8) Grammar Question: “The beds in the east are soft; and thanks to you,

that called me timelier than my purpose hither; for I have gained by t’.”

a) “The beds i’ the east are soft; and thanks to you, that call’d me timelierthen my purpose hither; for I have gain’d by t’.”

b) “The beds i’ the east are soft; and thanks to you, that call’d me timeier

than my purpose hither; for I have gain’d by t’.”

c) “The beds i’ the east are soft; and thanks to you, that call’d me timelierthan my purpose hither; for I have gain’d by t’.”

d) correct as is

Cell #15

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Lepidus: “Well met here.”Pompey: “I hope so, Lepidus. Thus we are agreed: I crave our composition

may be written, and seal’d between us.”

Octavius Ceaser: “That’s the next to do.”

4) Summary: Lepidus says that they are all well met. Pompey says that

he hopes so, and also hopes that they can put their agreement on paper

with their signatures. Octavius Ceaser agrees with him.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What does Pompey hope to do

with their agreement?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, composition meansa) essay

b) letter

c) an agreement

d) the makeup of a thing

7) Discussion Question: Do you think they will all sign their agreement?

8) Grammar Question: “Since I last saw you, there is a change upon

you.”a) “Since I saw you last, there is a change upon you.”

b) “Since I saw you last there is a change upon you.”

c) “Since I saw you last, there is a change upon you”

d) correct as is

Cell #16

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “We’ll feast each other ere we part; and let’s draw lotswho shall begin.”

4) Summary: Pompey says that they will feast each other when they leave,

and they will now draw lots to see who will start.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What method will they use to

determine who will start?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, ere means

a) after

b) before

c) whend) during

7) Discussion Question: What do you think Pompey mean when he says

they will feast each other?

8) Grammar Question: “I hope so, Lepidus. Thus we are agreed: I crave

our composition may be written, and sealed between us.”

a) “I hope so Lepidus. Thus we are agreed: I crave our composition may be

written, and seal’d between us.”

b) “I hope so Lepidus. Thus we are agreed, I crave our composition may be

written, and seal’d between us.”

c) “I hope so Lepidus. Thus we are agreed: I crave our composition may bewritten, and seal’d between us.”

d) correct as is

Cell #17

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Mark Antony: “That will I, Pompey.”Pompey: “No, Antony, take the lot: but, first or last, your fine Egyptian

cookery shall have the fame. I have heard that Julius Ceasar grew fat with

feasting there.”

4) Summary: Mark Antony volunteers, but Pompey says to take it all, and

that he heard that Julius Ceasar grew fat from eating Mark Antony’s fine

Egyptian cooking.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: How did Julius Ceasar fatten up?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the wuote above, cookery means

a) the practice of cookingb) cuisine

c) food

d) pots

7) Discussion Question: Do you think that Mark Antony will agree to

cook?

8) Grammar Question: “We’ll feast each other ere we part; and lets draw

lots who shall begin.”

a) “We will feast each other ere we part: and lets draw lots who shall begin.”

b) “We’ll feast each other ere we part and lets draw lots who shall begin.”c) “We will feast each other ere we part; and lets draw lots who shall begin.”

d) correct as is

Cell #18

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Mark Antony: “You have heard much.”

Pompey: “I have fair meanings, sir.

Mark Antony: “And fair words to them.”

4) Summary: Mark Antony says that Pompey has heard a lot, who says

that he has good intentions. Antony then says that Pompey speaks well in

conveying his intentions.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: In what way does Mark Antony

compliment Pompey?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, fair means

a) edible

b) deplorable

c) evil, mean

d) unblemished, clean

7) Discussion Question: Where do you think Pompey gets his

information?

8) Grammar Question: “No, Antony, take the lot: but, first or last, your

fine Egyptian cookery shall have the fame. I have heard that Julius Ceasar

grew fat with feasting there”a) “No, Antony, take the lot: but, first or last, your fine Egyptian cookery

shall have the fame. I have heard that Julius Ceasar grew fat with feasting

there.”

b) “No, Antony, take the lot but, first or last, your fine Egyptian cookeryshall have the fame. I have heard that Julius Ceasar grew fat with feasting

there.”

c) “No, Antony take the lot: but, first or last, your fine Egyptian cookery

shall have the fame. I have heard that Julius Ceasar grew fat with feastingthere.”

d) correct as is

Cell #19

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “Then so much have I heard, Apollodorus carried--

Domitius Enobarbus: “No more of that, he did so.”

Pompey: “What, I pray you?”

4) Summary: Pompey starts to say something about Apollodorus, but is

cut off by Domitius Enobarbus, who says that he did so. Pompey asks what

he did.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: Who does Domitius Enobarbus

interrupt?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, pray means

a) appeal to God

b) ask

c) marry

d) kill

7) Discussion Question: How do you think Domitius will respond to

Pompey’s question?

8) Grammar Question: “I have fair meanings sir.”

a) “I have fair meenings, sir.”

b) “I have fair meanings, sir.”c) “I have fair meenings, sir

d) correct as is

Cell #20

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “A certain queen to Ceasar in a mattress.”

Pompey: “I know thee now: how farest thou, soldier?”

4) Summary: Domitius replies to Pompey’s earlier question by saying

Ceasar’s queen. Pompey says that he kknow Domitius now, and asks how

he is.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: How does Domitius reply toPompey’s earlier question?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, farest means

a) prettiestb) wisest

c) are

d) tree

7) Discussion Question: What allowed Pompey to “know” Domitius?

8) Grammar Question: “No more of that, he did so.”

a) “No moar of that, he did so.”

b) “No moar of that he did so.”

c) “No more of that, he did so”

d) correct as is

Cell #21

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “Well; and well am like to do; for, I

percieve, four feasts are toward.”Pompey: “Let me shake thy hand; I never hated thee: I have seen thee

fight, when I have envied thy behavior.”

4) Summary: In response to Pompey’s asking how he is faring, Domitius

says that he is well and sees that four feasts will soon come. Pompey asks

to shake his hand, for he naver hated him, but envied his fighting skills.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What about Domitius does

Pompey envy?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, perceive means

a) see, experience

b) hate

c) wonderd) ignore

7) Discussion Question: Do you think Pompey has been truthful

throughout this conversation? Why or why not?

8) Grammar Question: “I know thee now: how farest thou, soldier?”

a) “I know thee now: how farast thou, soldier?”

b) “I know thee now: how farest thou, soldier.”

c) “I know thee now: How farast thou, soldier?”d) correct as is

Cell #22

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “Sir, I never loved you much; but I ha’

praised ye, when you have well deserved ten times as much as I have said

you did.”

4) Summary: Domitius says that he never loved Pompey much, but

Pompey has earned ten times as much praise as Domitius has given him.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: In what way has Domitius’s

opinion of Pompey changed recently?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, praised means

a) complimentedb) insulted

c) killed

d) angered

7) Discussion Question: Why do you think Domitius’s opinion of Pompey

has changed?

8) Grammar Question: “Well; and well am like to do; for I percieve fourfeasts are toward.”

a) “Well; and well am like to do; for, I percieve, for feasts are toward.”

b) “Well; and well am like to do; four, I percieve, four feasts are toward.”

c) “Well; and well am like to do; for, I percieve, four feasts are toward.”

d) correct as is

Cell #23

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Pompey: “Enjoy thy plainness, it nothing ill becomes thee.

Aboard my galley I invite you all: will you lead, lords?”

Octavius Ceaser-Mark Antony-Lepidus: “Show us the way, sir.

Pompey: “Come.”

4) Summary: Pompey invites them all aboard his galley, Octavius Ceaser,

Mark Antony, and Lepidus accept and follow him off the scene.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: Which characters leave the scene?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, galley means

a) a cat

b) a luxury cruisec) a ship’s kitchen

d) a house

7) Discussion Question: Why do you think Domitius Enobarbus andMenas did not go with everyone else?

8) Grammar Question: “Sir, I never loved you much; but I ha’ praisad ye,

when you have well deserved ten times as much as I have said you did.”

a) “Sir, I never loved you much; but I ha’ praised ye, when you have welldeserved ten times as much as I have said you did.”

b) “Sir, I never loved you much; but I ha’ praised ye, when you have well

desered ten times as much as I have said you did.”

c) “Sir, I never loved you much; but I ha’ praised ye, when you have welldeserved ten times as much as I have sed you did.”

d) correct as is

Cell #24

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Menas: “Thy father, Pompey, would ne’er have made this

treaty-- You and I have known, sir.”

Domitius Enobarbus: “At sea, I think.”

Menas: “We have, sir.”

4) Summary: Menas, to Domitius, says that Pompey would never have

made this treaty, which they both know. Domitius thinks at sea, and Menas

agrees.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What have both Domitius and

Menas known?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, treaty meansa) agreement

b) declaration of war

c) apple

d) essay

7) Discussion Question: Since Pompey agreed to the treaty, why do you

think both Domitius and Menas say he wouldn’t?

8) Grammar Question: “Enjoy thy plainness, it nothing becomes ill thee.

Aboard my galley I invite you all: will you lead, lords?” ) “Enjoy thy

plainness, it nothing becomes ill thee. Aboard my galley I invite you all: will

you lead lords?”

b) “Enjoy thy plainness, it nothing ill becomes thee. Aboard my galley I

invite you all: will you lead, lords?”

c) “Enjoy thy plainness, it nothing becomes ill thee. Aboard my galley Iinvite you all; will you lead, lords?”

d) correct as is

Cell #25

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “You have done well by water.”

Menas: “And you by land.”

4) Summary: Domitius tells Menas that he has done well by water, and

Menas tells Domitius that he has done well by land.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: In what way does Domitius

compliment Menas?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, land means

a) solid ground

b) dirtc) grass

d) army

7) Discussion Question: Do you think that they are both sincere?

8) “Thy father, Pompey, would ne’er have made this treaty-- You and I have

known, sir.”

a) “Thy father, Pompey, would never have made this treaty-- You and I have

known, sir”

b) “Thy father, Pompey, would ne’er have made this treaty-- You and I have

known, sir”

c) “Thy father, Pompey, would never have made this treaty-- You and I haveknown, sir.”

d) correct as is

Cell #26

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “I will praise any man that will praise me;

though it cannot be denied what I have done by land.”

Menas: “Nor what I have done by water.”

4) Summary: Domitius brags about his accomplishments on land, and

Menas praises himself about his accomplishments by water.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: Where has Domitius accomplishedthe most?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, denied means

a) refusedb) destroyed

c) wombat

d) accepted

7) Discussion Question: Do you think they are proud of their

accomplishments?

8) Grammar Question: “You have done well by water.”

a) “You have dun well by water.”b) “You have dun will by water.”

c) “You have done well by water”

d) correct as is

Cell #27

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “Yes, something you can deny for your

own safety: you have been a great thief by sea.”

Menas: “And you by land.”

4) Summary: Domitius compliments Menas for his success at sea, and

Menas praises Domitius for his success on land.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What does Menas praise Domitiusfor?

6) Vocabulary Question: You know the routine, what’s thief mean?

a) pirateb) burglar

c) stealer

d) pickpocket

7) Discussion Question: Why do you think they have simply reapeated

themselves?

8) Grammar Question: “I will praise any man that will praise me; though

it can’t be deneid what I have done by land.”a) “I will praise any man that will praise me; though it cannot be denied

what I have done by land.”

b) “I will praise any man that will praise me; though it can’t be deneid what

I have done by land.”

c) “I will praise any man that will praise me: though it cannot be deneidwhat I have done by land.”

d) correct as is

Cell #28

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “There I deny my land service. But giveme your hand, Menas: if our eyes had authority, here they might take two

thieves kissing.”

4) Summary: Domitius denies that he was a thief by land, and asks forMenas’s hand, saying that they might kiss.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What does Domitius deny?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, authority means

a) pupil

b) villain

c) adultd) command

7) Discussion Question: What do you think Domitius means when he says

“if our eyes had authority, here they might take two thieves kissing.”?

8) Grammar Question: “Yes, something you can deny for your own

safety: you have been a great thief by sea.”

a) “Yes, something you can deny for your own safety: you have been a

great thief by see”

b) “Yes, something you can deny for your own safety: you have been agreat thief by see.”

c) “Yes, something you can deny for your own safety you have been a great

thief by sea.”

d) correct as is

Cell #29

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Menas: “All men’s faces are true, whatsome’er their hands are.”

Domitius Enobarbus: “But there is never a fair woman has a true face.”

Menas: “No slander; they steal hearts

4) Summary: Menas says that all men have true faces, but false hands.

Domitius says that no woman has a true face. Menas agrees.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What does Domitius say aboutwomens’ faces?

6) Vocabulary Question: Blah blah blah blah, whatsome’er means

a) whatsoever

b) neverc) whenever

d) not

7) Discussion Question: Why do you think Domitius holds this opinion?

8) Grammar Question: “There I deny my land service But give me your

hand, Menas if our eyes had authority, here they might take two thieves

kissing”a) “There I deny my land service. But give me your hand, Menas: if our

eyes had authority, here they might take two thieves kissing.”

b) “There I deny my land service. But give me your hand, Menas: if our

eyes had authourity, here they might take two thieves kissing.”c) “there I deny my land service. but give me your hand, menas: if our

eyes had authority, here they might take two thieves kissing.”

d) correct as is

Cell #30

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “We came hither to fight with you.”Menas: “For my part, I am sorry it is turned to a drinking. Pompey doth

this day laugh away his fortune.”

4) Summary: Domitius says that they came here to fight you. Menas says

that he is sorry this turned to a drinking, and that Pompey is laughing awayhis fortune.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What is Menas sorry about?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, recognizable by the 3 with

the vertically curving line following it, the word doth means

a) doesb) will

c) must

d) computer

7) Discussion Question: Do you agree with Menas, that Pomepy is

wasting his fortune?

8) Grammar Question: “All men’s faces are true, whatsomer their handsare.”

a) “All men’s faces are true, whatsome’er their hands are.”

b) “All mens’ faces are true, whatsome’er their hands are.”

c) “All mens’ faces are true, whatsomer their hands are.”d) correct as is

Cell #31

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “If he do, sure, he cannot weep’t back

again.”

Menas: “You’ve said, sure. We looked not for Mark Antony here: pray you,is he married to Cleopatra?”

4) Summary: Domitius says that if Pompey laughs his fortune away, he

can’t come crying back again. Menas says that Domitius has said so, thenasks if Mark Antony is married to Cleopatra.

5) Reading Comprhension Question: What does Menas ask?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, weep’t means

a) cry it

b) run over

c) get it

d) evil minion of darkness

7) Discussion Question: What do you think Domitius’s answer will be?

8) Grammar Question: “We came hither to fihgt with you.”a) “We came hither to fight wit’chu.”

b) “We came hither to fight with you”

c) “We came here to fight with you.”

d) correct as is

Cell #32

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “Ceaser’s sister is called Octavia.”

Menas: “True, sir; she was the wife of Caius Marcellus.”

Domitius Enobarbus: “But she is now the wife of Marcus Antonius.”

4) Summary: Domitius says that Ceaser’s sister is Octavia. Menas

saysthat is ture, and that she was the wife of Caius Marcellus. Domitius

replies that she is currently Marcus Antonius’s wife.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: Who was Octavia’s husband

before she married Marcus Antonius?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, wife means

a) female spouse

b) dark minion of evil

c) male spouse

d) triangle

7) Discussion Question: What do you think will they will take about next?

8) Grammar Question: “If he do, sure, he cannot weep’t back again.”

a) “If he do sure, he cannot weep’t back again.”b) “If he do, sure, he cannot weep it back again.”

c) “If he do, sure, he cannot weept back again.”

d) correct as is

Cell #33

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Menas: “Pray ye, sir?”Domitius Enobarbus: “’Tis true.”

Menas: “Then is Ceasar and he for ever knit together.”

4) Summary: Menas asks if Domitius is sure, and Domitius says yes.Menas says Ceasar and he will be together for ever.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: How does Domitius respond to

Menas’s question?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above and to the left, knit means

a) sew

b) makec) be

d) stay

7) Discussion Question: Do you think Domitius agrees with Menas?

8) Grammar Question: “True sir: she was the wife of Caius Marcellus.”

a) “True, sir; she was the wife of Caius Marcellus.”

b) “True, sir; she was the wife of Caius Marcellus”c) “True, sr; she was the wife of Caius Marcellus.”

d) correct as is

Cell #34

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “If I were bound to divine of this unity, I

would not prophesy so.”

Menas: “I think the policy of that purpose made more in the marriage thenthe love of the parties.”

4) Summary: Domitius says that if he could break the marriage apart, he

wouldn’t. Menas says that the reason for that purpose were better for themarriage then the parties.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: If Domitius could break up the

marriage, would he?

6) Vovabulary Question: In the quote above, divine means

a) superior

b) split up

c) godlyd) martians

7) Discussion Question: Do you think it is right to want tthe marriage to

prosper?

8) Grammar Question: “Then is Ceasar and he for ever nit together.”

a) “Then is Ceasar and he for ever nit together.”

b) “Then is Ceasar and he for ever knit together.”

c) “Then is Ceasar and he forever nit together.”

d) correct as is

Cell #35

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “I think so too. But you shall find, the

band that seems to tie their friendship together will be the very strangler of

their amity: Octavia is of a holy, cold, and still conversation.”

4) Summary: Domtius agrees with Pompey, then says that what seems to

uphold their friendship will ultimately destroy it: the fact that Octavia is of a

holy, cold, and still conversation.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What is ironic about their

friendship?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, amity means

a) evil

b) unfriendliness

c) friendliness

d) demise

7) Discussion Question: Do you agree with Domitius?

8) Grammar Question: “If I were buond to divne of this unity, I would notprophisy so.”

a) “If I were bound to divine of this unity, I would not prophesy so.”

b) “If I were bound to divine of this unity, I would not prophisy so.”

c) “If I were bownd to divine of this unity, I would not prophesy so.”d) correct as is

Cell #36

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Menas: “Who would not have his wife so?”

Domitius Enobarbus: “Not that he himself is not so; which is Mark Antony.He will to his Egyptian dish again: then shall the sighs of Octavia blow the

fire up in Ceasar;”

4) Summary: Menas asks who would not want his wife like that. Domitiussays that it’s not that Mark Antony isn’t like that; he will go to his Egyptian

place again, and Octavia’s sighs will anger Caesar.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What, according to Domitius, will

anger Caesar?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, fire means

a) cunning

b) evilc) amusement

d) anger

7) Discussion Question: What do you think will happen to Antony andOctavia?

8) Grammar Question: “I think so too. But you shall find, the band that

seems to tie their friendship together will be the very strangler of their amity

Octavia is of a holy, cold, and still conversation.”a) “I think so to. But you shall find, the band that seems to tie their

friendship together will be the very strangler of their amity: Octavia is of a

holy, cold, and still conversation.”

b) “I think so too. But you shall find, the band that seems to tie theirfriendship together will be the very strangler of their amity: Octavia is of a

holy, cold, and still conversation.”

c) “I think so too, but you shall find, the band that seems to tie their

friendship together will be the very strangler of their amity: Octavia is of aholy, cold, and still conversation.”

d) correct as is

Cell #37

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “and, as I said before, that which is the

strength of their amity shall prove the immediate author of their variance.

Antony will use his affection where it is: he married but his occasion here.”

4) Summary: Domitius continues by saying that the strengh of their

friendship shall be the cause of their breakup. Antony will use his affection

up, for he married the occasion and not the person.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What will happen to Antony’s

affection?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, variance means

a) conflict

b) destruction

c) telephone

d) evil

7) Discussion Question: Do you think Antony knows what will happen?

8) Grammar Question: “Not that he himself is not so; which is Mark

Antony. He will to his Egyptian dish again: then shall the sighs of Octaviablow the fire up in Ceasar;”

a) “Not that he himself is not so; which is Mark Antony. He will to his

Egyptian dish again, then shall the sighs of Octavia blow up the fire in

Ceasar;”b) “Not that he himself is not so; which is Mark Antony; he will to his

Egyptian dish again: then shall the sighs of Octavia blow the fire up in

Ceasar.”

c) “Not that he himself is not so; which is Mark Antony. He will to hisEgyptian dish again: then shall the sighs of Octavia blow the fire up in

Ceasar.”

d) correct as is

Cell #38

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Menas: “And thus it may be. Come, sir, will you aboard? I

have a health for you.”

4) Summary: Menas asks Domitius to come aboard the galley, for he has a

toast for him.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: Where does Menas want Domitius

to go?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, health means

a) wholenessb) toast

c) food

d) drink

7) Discussion Question: Do you think Domitius will accept?

8) Grammar Question: “Antony will use his affetcion where it is: he

married but his occasion here.”

a) “Antony will use his affectoin where it is: he married but his occasionhere.”

b) “Antony will use his affection where it is: he marreid but his occasion

here.”

c) “Antony will use his affection where it is: he married but his occasionhere.”

d) correct as is

Cell #39

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: “I shall take it sir: we have used ourthroats in Egypt.”

4) Summary: Domitius accepts Menas’s invitation, saying that they have

talked enough.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: Does Domitius accept Menas’s

invitation?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, throats means

a) voices

b) necks

c) canariesd) heads

7) Discussion Question: Did Domitius make the right choice?

8) Grammar Question: “And thus it may be. Come, sir, will you aboard?I have a heahlt for you.”

a) “And so it may be. Come, sir, will you aboard? I have a health for you.”

b) “And thus it may be. Come, sir, will you aboard? I have a health for

you.”c) “And thus it may be, come, sir, will you aboard? I have a health for you.”

d) correct as is

Cell #40

Act ll, Scene Vl

3) Quote: Menas: “Come, let’s away.”

4) Summary: Menas says that they should go.

5) Reading Comprehension Question: What does Menas say?

6) Vocabulary Question: In the quote above, away means

a) go

b) hurryc) pigeon

d) run

7) Discussion Question: Do you think they leave?

8) Grammar Question: “I shall take it sir: we have used our throats in

Egypt.”

a) “I shall take it sir we have used our throats in Egypt.”b) “I shall take it sir: we have used up our throats in Egypt.”

c) “I shall take it sir; we have used our throats in Egypt.”

d) correct as is

Antony and CleopatraAct II Scene vi

Cell1

Pompey

Your hostages I have, so have you mine;And we shall talk before we fight.

Octavius Caesar

Most meet

That first we come to words; and therefore have we

Our written purposes before us sent;Which, if thou hast considerd, let us know

If It will tie up thy discontented sword ,

And carry back to Sicily much tall youth

That else must perish here.Pompey

To you all three,

The senators alone of this great world,

Chief factors for gods, I do not know

Wherefore my father should revengers want ,

Having a son and friends; since Julius Caesar,

Who at Philippi the good Brutus ghosted,There saw you labouring for him. What wasnt

That moved pale Cassius to conspire; and what

Made the all-honourd , honest Roman, Brutus,

With the armd rest, courtiers and beauteous freedom,To drench the Capitol; but that they would

Have one man but a man? And that is it

Hath made me rig my navy; at whose burthen

The angerd ocean foams; with which I meantTo scourge the ingratitude that despiteful Rome

Cast on my noble father.

SummaryPompey and the triumvirs plan to hold a meeting before starting a war.

Pompey tells Caesar, Lepidus, and Antony that he is fighting to avenge his

fathers death.

Reading Comprehension QuestionWhat is Pompey’s reason to fight in this war?

Vocabulary Question

“That moved pale Cassius to conspire;”In the quote above the word conspire most closely means

A. opprobrious

B. scheme

C. preventD. magnanimous

Discussion Question

Why do you think Pompey wants to hold a meeting before starting a war?

Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation Question

That first we come to words; and therefore have we our written purposes

before us sent;

A. That first we come to words; and have therefore our wepurposes us sent;

B. Therefore have we our written purposes before us sent; knowst thee

words;

C. That first we come to words; and therefore have we our write purposesbefore us sent;

D. That first we come two words; and therefore have we our written

purposes before us sent;

E. correct as is

Cell 2

Mark Antony

Thou canst not fear us, Pompey, with thy sails;Well speak with thee at sea: at land, thou knowst

How much we do o’er-count thee

SummaryAntony tells Pompey despite the recent strength of the sea bourn force, the

triumvirs army will succeed.

Reading Comprehension QuestionWhat does Antony tell Pompey?

Vocabulary Question

Thou canst not fear us, Pompey, with thy sails;In the quote above the word thy most closely means

A. us

B. knowst

C. your

D. thou

Discussion Question

Why do you Antony is so confident that the triumvirs’ army will succeed?

Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation Question: Hath maded me rig thy navy;

A. Hath made me rig my navy;

B. Rig thee navy;

C. Hath navy maded my rig;D. Hath maded me rig my navy;

E. correct as is

Cell 3

LepidusBe pleased to tell us--

For this is from the present --how you take

The offers we have sent you.

Octavius CaesarThere’s the point .

Mark Antony

Which do not be entreated to, but weigh

What it is worth embraced

Octavius CaesarAnd what may follow,

To try a larger fortune

Pompey

You have made me offerOf Sicily, Sardinia; and I must

Rid all the sea of pirates; then, to send

Measures of wheat to Rome; this greed upon

To part with unhackd edges, and bear backOur targes undinted.

Summary

Lepidus, Octavius Caesar, and Mark Antony offer Pompey rule over Sicily and

Sardinia. But he must agree to clear the sea of pirates and that he mustsend payments of wheat to Rome as tax.

Reading Comprehension Question

What must Pompey do if he accepts the offer?

Vocabulary Question

To part with unhackd edges, and bear back our targes undinted.

In the quote above the word targes most closely means

A. armored shipB. heavy sword

C. sunk ship

D. light shield

Discussion Question

Why do you think that Lepidus, Octavius Ceasar, and Mark Antony are

offering Pompey rule over Sicily and Sardinia?


The beds i’ the east are soft; and thanks to you,

A. The beds I the east are soft; and thanks to you,

B. The beds bed the east are soft; and thanks to you,

C. Thy beds I the east are soft; and thanks to you,D. The beds Im the east are soft; and thanks to you.

E. correct as is

Cell 4

Pompey

Know, then,I came before you here a man prepared

To take this offer: but Mark Antony

Put me to some impatience: though I lose

The praise of it by telling, you must know,When Caesar and your brother were at blows,

Your mother came to Sicily and did find

Her welcome friendly.

Summary

Pompey tells them that he was ready to accept this offer until Antony

offended him by refusing to acknowledge the hospitality he showed Antony’s

mother on her recent visit to Sicily.


Why does Pompey half deny the offer?

Vocabulary Question"but Mark Antony put me to some impatience"

In the quote above the word impatience most closely means

A. patent

B. patienceC. intolerance

D. intervene

Discussion QuestionWhy do you think Pompey is offended by Antony’s response?


Well, feast each other ere we part;A. Well feast! Each other ere we part;

B. Well faest each other ere we part;

C. We’ll feast each other ere we part;

D. Well faest each other ere we fart;E. correct as is

Cell 5

Mark Antony

I have heard it, Pompey;

And am well studied for a liberal thanks

Which I do owe you.

Pompey

Let me have your hand:

I did not think, sir, to have met you here.

Summary

Antony assures Pompey that he intended to offer him a generous thanks and

then they shake hands.


What did Mark Antony intend to do?

Vocabulary Question"And am well studied for a liberal thanks"

In the quote above the word liberal most closely means

A. open-minded

B. freely-givenC. crassly-projected

D. narrow-minded

Discussion Question

What do you think Pompey’s decision will be?


And well am like to do;

A. And? Well am like to do;

B. And well am like too does;C. And well, am like to do;

D. And well am like to dew;"

E. correct as is

Cell 6

Pompey

Enjoy thy plainness,

It nothing ill becomes thee.Aboard my galley I invite you all:

Will you lead, lords?

Octavius Caesar Mark Antony Lepidus

Show us the way, sir.

PompeyCome.

Summary

Pompey invites Octavius Caser, Mark Antony, Lepidus to board his ship fordinner.


Who does Pompey invite to board his ship for dinner?

Vocabulary Questions

"Enjoy thy plainness,"

In the quote above the word plainness most closely meansA. indirectness

B. galley

C. plantigrade

D. bluntness

Discussion Question

What do you think was the purpose of inviting them to dinner?


I, never loved you, much; but I have praised ye,

A. I never loved you! Much; but I have praised ye,

B. I never loved you much but I have priased ye,C. I never loved you muched; but I have praised ye,

D. I never loved you much; but I have praised ye,

E. correct as is

Cell 7

MenasI think the policy of that purpose made more in the

marriage than the love of the parties.

Domitius Enobarbus

I think so too. But you shall find, the band thatseems to tie their friendship together will be the

very strangler of their amity: Octavia is of a

holy, cold, and still conversation.

Menas

Who would not have his wife so?Domitius Enobarbus

Not he that himself is not so; which is Mark Antony.

He will to his Egyptian dish again: then shall the

sighs of Octavia blow the fire up in Caesar; and, asI said before, that which is the strength of their

amity shall prove the immediate author of their

variance. Antony will use his affection where it is:

he married but his occasion here.Menas

And thus it may be. Come, sir, will you aboard?

I have a health for you.

Domitius Enobarbus

I shall take it, sir: we have used our throats in Egypt.Menas

Come, let’s away.

Summary

Domitius Enobarbus and Menas discuss their military careers, and thecurrent political situation. Then they discuss Antony marriage to Octavia

Enobarbus thinks Antony might return to Egypt. After they talk

They both go out to dinner.


What is Domitius Enobarbus and Menas discussion about?

Vocabulary QuestionI said before, that which is the strength of their

amity shall prove the immediate author of their

Variance."

In the quote above the word variance most closely meansA. consistency

B. intellectual capacity

C. variant

D. discrepancy

Discussion Question

Why do you think that Antony might return to Egypt?

Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation QuestionThen is Caesar and he forever knit together.

A. Then Caesar is and he forever knit together.

B. Then Ceasar is and forever knit together.

C. Then is Caesar and he forever knit, together.D. Then is Caesar? And he forever knit together?

E. correct as is

Act II Scene vii ~ Cell #1

Quote: Second servant: Why, this is to have a name in great men’s

fellowship: I had as lief have a reed that will do me no service as a partisan

I could not heave.

Summary: Pompey’s servants walk in with a banquet. They seem to look

around and see that Lepidus is drunk. They talk amongst each other and

describe Lepidus’ condition.

Reading Comprehension: Who are the servants talking about?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word lief most nearly means…

a) worthy

b) willinglyc) unworthy

d) unwillingly

Discussion: Why do you think Lepidus was drunk?

Grammar: “The greater war between him and his discretion is raised.”

Correct the sentence if needed.

a) Him and his discretion, raise greater war.b) Greater war, raised between him and his discretion.

c) Raised is greater war between him and his discretion.

d) Correct as is

Act II Scene vii~ Cell #2

Quote: Mark Antony: With the health that Pompey gives him, else he is a

very epicure.

Summary: Mark Antony and Lepidus begin to talk about Crocodiles. Pompeythen asks them to sit and drink some wine. Menas, Pompey’s helper asks

Pompey to have a word with him on the side. Pompey tells him to ask again

later. Lepidus asks Mark Antony about his crocodile. Mark Antony

sarcastically responds by saying that it breathes, eats food, and his tears arewet. Menas once again asks Pompey to have a word with him.

Reading Comprehension: What was Mark Antony being sarcastic about?

What did he say?

Vocabulary: In the quote above epicure most nearly means…

a) delicate man

b) busy man

c) foolish mand) dirty man

Discussion: Why do you think Menas wants to talk to Pompey so

desperately?

Grammar: How would we write this sentence in modern day? “ Say in my

ear; what is’t”

a) Say in my ear what you want

b) Tell me in my ear what it is you want.c) In my ear tell me what it is.

d) Correct as is


Quote: Pompey: …I should have found it afterwards well done;but must

condemn it now. Desist, and drink.

Summary: Pompey finally decides to go have a word with Menas on the side.

Menas told his master that he should kill competitors and become ruler of all

the land. He tells him he should kill them now that they are drunk, butPompey ignores him.

Reading Comprehension: What does Menas want his master to become?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word desist most nearly means…a) cease

b) disease

c) play

d) laugh

Discussion: Why would Menas want his master to be ruler?

Grammar: Would we in modern day use the word darest today? How wouldwe write it?

a) dare

b) dearest

c) dared

d) correct as is


Quote: Domitius Enobarbus: Drink thou; increase the reels.

Summary: They are all drinking and having fun. Enobarbus is makingeveryone dance and Mark Antony is pretty drunk himself. They play a song

and Enobarbus puts Mark Antony and Pompey hand in hand.

Reading Comprehension: Who is making the men dance?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word reels most nearly means…

a) foolishness

b) humorc) certainty

d) uncertainty

Discussion: Would you make two honorable men dance together?

Grammar: What is the proper way to write this sentence: “ Enobarbus

welcome!

a) Enobarbus welcome.

b) Enobarbus, welcome?c) Enobarbus, welcome!

d) Correct as is


Quote: Octavius Caesar: …Strong Enobarb is weaker than the wine; and

mine own tongue splits what it speaks: the wild disguise hath almost

antick’d us all.

Summary: The men are all very drunk and they decide that it is time to now

go home. Pompey walks them out to their dock and sees them go off.

Reading Comprehension: Why do the men leave?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word antick’d most nearly means…

a) Played

b) Eaten

c) Kickedd) Killed

Discussion: Would you have left someone’s home after you were drunk?

Grammar: With what would we have replaced this sentence?

“Let me request you off...”

a) Let me throw you out

b) Let me see you outc) Let me find you a cab

d) Let me see you leave while I smile with satisfaction because you are gone

Cell I. Death of a king’s son

Quote

Ventidius

Now, darting Parthia, art thou struck:and now

Pleased fortune does of Marcus Crassus’ deathMake me revenger.

Summary

After a battle with the country of Parthia, Ventidius, one of Antony’s

generals, is standing with his soldiers and the body of the king’s son,Pacorus, lies before him.


With whom did Ventidius and his soldiers have a battle?

Vocabulary Question

In the quote above the word, darting, most closely means

a.)swift movementb.)slow movement

c.)no movement

d.)funny movement

Discussion Question

Why do you think Antony is having his troops go into battle with Parthia?

Grammar Question

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one ofthe choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

Bear the king’s son’s body before our army.

a.)Bear this king’s son’s that body before us, this army.

b.)Before our army, bear this king’s son’s body.c.)Ber the King’s sun’s body b-4 our army.

d.) Bear the kings’ sons’ body before us.

e.) correct as is

Cell #2

Quote

Ventidius

…I could do more to do Antonius good,

but ‘twould offend him: and in his offenceshould my performance perish.

Summary

Silius wants Ventidius to continue the fighting so that once their troopsbeat the Parthians, Ventidius and his troops will be glorified. Ventidius,

however, feels that he has done enough, and if he continues, it will only

upset Antony.

Comprehension QuestionWhy doesn’t Ventidius want to keep fighting?

Vocabulary Question

In the quote above the word, perish, most closely meansa.) to live

b.) to be

c.) to prosper

d.) to die

Discussion Question

Do you think that Ventidius’ excuse to stop the fighting is the truth or a

lie? Do you think there is something else holding him back?

Grammar Question

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of

the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

---Noble Ventidius, whilst yet with Parthian blood thy sword is warm, thefugitive Parthians follow.

a.) Noble Ventidius, wille you yet with Parthian blode your sword is warm,

the fugitive Parthians Folow.

b.)Noble Ventidius, whilst yet with Parthian blood, thy, sword, is warm, thefugitive, Parthians follow

c.)Great Ventidius, your sword is warm with Parthian blood and they are

following us.

d.)correct as is

Cell # 3 Tell Antony!

Quote

Silius Thou hast, Ventidius,

That

Without the which a soldier, and his sword, grants scarce distinction.

SummarySilius is trying to convince Ventidius to continue fighting. He tells Ventidius

to write to Antony to ask him what they should do.

Comprehension QuestionWhat is Silius trying to convince Ventidius to do?

Vocabulary Question

In the quote above the word hast most closely meansa.) want

b.) have

c.) need

d.) ask

Discussion Question

Why do you think Silius is so pushy about continuing the battle?

Grammar QuestionConsider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of the


---Thou wilt write to Antony!

a.)You will write to Antony!

b.)U have wroten to Antony!

c.)Thou wilt right to Antony!d.)Yu shall write to that Antony!

e.)correct as is

Cell #4 The Magical Word of War

Quote

Ventidius

…How, with his banners and his well paid ranks,

the ne’er-yet- beaten horse of Parthiawe have jaded out o’ the field.

Summary

Ventidius says that the Partians have unbeatable horse-riding fighters(cavalry), and his own men were worn out on the field.

Comprehension Question

What kind of fighters are the Parthians?

Vocabulary Question

In the quote above the word jaded most closely means

a.)energized

b.)brightc.)weary

d.)hopeful

Discussion Question Do you think Ventidius is a good general?

Grammar Question

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of thechoices below is better or if it is correct as is.

---I’ll humbly signify what in his name

that magical word of war, we have effected;

a.)I’ll say it in his name, we have effected the word of war.

b.)ill humby signify what in his name that magical word of war we haveeffected.

c.)I’ll humble say it in he’s name that magical wurd of war, we have

affectioned.

d.)in his name, the magical word of war, we have effected him.e.) correct as is

Cell # 5 On to Athens

Quote

Ventidius…whither, with what haste

the weight we must convey with’s will permit, we shall appear before him.

Summary

Silius asks where Antony is and Ventidius tells him that he is in Athens.Ventidius decides that they will go to him.

Comprehension Question

Where are Ventidius and Silius going?

Vocabulary Question

In the quote above, the word whither most closely means

a.) to whereb.) with whomever

c.) for why

d.) to when

Discussion Question

What do you think will happen when Ventidius and Silius reach Athens?

Grammar Question

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of thechoices below is better or if it is correct as is.

--- He purposeth to Athens.

a.)He purposes to go to Athens.

b.)He petrifies to Athens.

c.)He purposely goes to Athens.

d.)He poses for Athense.)correct as is

Cell #1

Quote:

*VENTIDIUSNow, darting Parthia, art thou struck; and now

Pleased fortune does of Marcus Crassus' death

Make me revenger. Bear the king's son's body

Before our army. Thy Pacorus, Orodes,

Pays this for Marcus Crassus.

*Ventidius bears Pacorus’ dead body before him after his successful defeat

over the Parthians.

*What does Ventidius bear before him?

*In the quote above, the word darting most likely means:

a) fierceb) piercing

C) rapid

d) stinging

*Do you think that Ventidius deserves this victory?

*Convert this sentence to contemporary language:

Pleased fortune does of Marcus Crassus’ death

a) Marcus Crassus’ death does pleased fortuneb) Pleased fortune Marcus Crassus’ death does

c) Pleased fortune does Marcus Crassus death

d) Correct as is

Cell #2

*SILIUS

Noble Ventidius,

Whilst yet with Parthian blood thy sword is warm,

The fugitive Parthians follow; spur through Media,Mesopotamia, and the shelters whither

The routed fly: so thy grand captain Antony

Shall set thee on triumphant chariots and

Put garlands on thy head.

*Ventidius is advised by Silius to conquer Media while they are beaten, thus

winning the acknowledgment of Antony.

*What does Silius suggest that Ventidius do?

*In the quote above, the word garlands most likely means:

a) victory tokenb) wraith

c) left

d) robes

*Do you think that Ventidius will consider conquering Media?


Whilst yet with Parthian blood thy sword is warm

a) While with your sword Parthian blood is warmb) While your sword is warm with Parthian blood

c) With your Parthian blood your sword is warmed

d) Correct as is

Cell #3

*VENTIDIUS

O Silius, Silius,

I have done enough; a lower place, note well,May make too great an act: for learn this, Silius;

Better to leave undone, than by our deed

Acquire too high a fame when him we serve's away.

Caesar and Antony have ever wonMore in their officer than person: Sossius,

One of my place in Syria, his lieutenant,

For quick accumulation of renown,

Which he achieved by the minute, lost his favour.Who does i' the wars more than his captain can

Becomes his captain's captain: and ambition,

The soldier's virtue, rather makes choice of loss,

Than gain which darkens him.I could do more to do Antonius good,

But 'twould offend him; and in his offence

Should my performance perish.

*Ventidius says he shouldn’t do anything to that extent while Antony isaway. He believes that if he proceeds to conquer Media, then Antony will

take it as an offense.

*Why doesn’t Ventidius want to conquer Media?

*In the quote above, the word fame most likely means:

a) title

b) respectc) popularity

d) fish

*Would you be proud or jealous if one of your soldiers manages to conquer

an entire kingdom?


But 'twould offend him; and in his offence should my performance perish.

a) In his offense my performance will perish but it would offend him.b) In his offense it will offend him and should my performance perish.

c) But it would offend him; and in his offence my performance will perish.

d) Correct as is

Cell #4

*SILIUS

Thou hast, Ventidius,that

Without the which a soldier, and his sword,

Grants scarce distinction. Thou wilt write to Antony!

VENTIDIUSI'll humbly signify what in his name,

That magical word of war, we have effected;

How, with his banners and his well-paid ranks,

The ne'er-yet-beaten horse of ParthiaWe have jaded out o' the field.

*Silius compliments Ventidius by saying that he possesses a wonderful

virtue that a soldier should not be without. In return, Ventidius says that itwas the army that defeated Parthia, not Antony alone.

*On what does Silius compliment?

*In the quote above, the word jaded most likely means:

a) shooed

b) chopped-up

c) scared

d) worn out

*If your comrade refuses to conquer a kingdom, would you have done it

yourself?


Thou hast, Ventidius, that Without the which a soldier, and his sword,

Grants scarce distinction.

a) Ventidius, you have what a soldier can’t be without or else he and hissword grant no distinction.

b) You have what grants great distinction that no soldier should be without,

Ventidius.

c) No soldier should be without what you possess that grants greatdistinction for him and his sword, Ventidius.

d) Correct as is

Cell #5

*SILIUS

Where is he now?

VENTIDIUS

He purposeth to Athens: whither, with what haste

The weight we must convey with's will permit,

We shall appear before him. On there; pass along!

*Silius asks where Antony is at the moment. Ventidius’ answer is that he is

in Athens, and that they should appear before him.

*What are Silius and Ventidius going to do?

*In the quote above, the word purposeth most likely means:

a) Left for

b) Wentc) Had to go

d) None of the above

*Convert this sentence to contemporary language:Whither, with what haste The weight we must convey with's will permit

a) Convey our weight where with his permission

b) With our fastest speed where we must convey our weight

c) Where we must convey our weight with his permissiond) Correct as is

Antony and Cleopatra

Act III scene ii- Cell 1

ENOBARBUS

But he loves Caesar best; yet he loves Antony:

Ho! hearts, tongues, figures, scribes, bards,poets, cannot

Think, speak, cast, write, sing, number, ho!

His love to Antony. But as for Caesar,

Kneel down, kneel down, and wonder.

AGRIPPABoth he loves.

ENOBARBUS

They are his shards, and he their beetle.

Summary: Enobarbus describes the current situation to Agrippa: Pompey is

gone, Caesar and Octavia are sad to say goodbye to each other, and Lepidus

is still feeling ill from his drunkenness at Pompey’s feast. Enobarbus and

Agrippa then make fun of Lepidus for sucking up to Antony and Caesar allthe time and always trying to stay on good terms with them.

Reading Comprehension: Who do Enobarbus and Agrippa mock and why?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word scribes most closely means

a) pieces of parchment

b) types of beer

c) writers

d) insects

Discussion Question: if you were a follower of Antony, like Enobarbus, wouldyou be friendly with one of Caesar’s supporters, like Agrippa? Why or why

not?

Consider the following sentence and decide if one of the sentences below isbetter of if it is correct as is: “Indeed, both, with excellent praises, he plied

them.”

a) “Indeed, them both with excellent praises he plied.”

b) “Indeed, excellent with his praises, he plied them both”c) “Indeed, he plied them both with excellent praises.”

d) Correct as is.

Act III scene ii Cell 2

OCTAVIUS CAESAR-

Most noble Antony,

Let not the piece of virtue, which is set

Betwixt us as the cement of our love,

To keep it builded, be the ram to batterThe fortress of it; for better might we

Have loved without this mean, if on both parts

This be not cherish'd.

Summary: Caesar, Antony, Lepidus, and Octavia enter. Caesar tells Octaviato be a good wife to Antony and that he will give her any money she needs.

He also warns Antony not to mistreat Octavia.

Reading Comprehension: Which two people are getting married, and why?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, betwixt most nearly means

a) above

b) something twixted

c) besidesd) between

Discussion Question: Based on what you know about Antony, how do you

think he will treat his new wife? Why?

Consider the following sentence and decide if one of the sentences below is

better of if it is correct as is: “Sister, prove such a wife

As my thoughts make thee”a) “Sister, prove such a wife as my thoughts make thou”

b) “Sister, prove such a wife as my thoughts make thy”

c) “Sister, prove such a wife as my thoughts make ‘t”

d) Correct as is.

Act III scene ii

ANTONY

The April 's in her eyes: it is love's spring,

And these the showers to bring it on. Be cheerful.

Summary: Antony tells Caesar not to offend him by being distrustful and

that he has nothing to worry about. When Caesar says goodbye and wishes

them well, Octavia begins to weep. Antony says that her tears are like April’s

showers bringing in love’s spring.

Reading Comprehension: What does Caesar not trust Antony with?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, shower most nearly meansa) a heavy downpour

b) a method of bathing

c) a brief fall of precipitation

d) a fall of tears

Discussion Question: Do you thing Octavia wants to marry Antony? Whatwould be the benefits and the downsides of their union?

Consider the following sentence and decide if one of the sentences below is

better of if it is correct as is: “You shall not find, though you be therein

curious. The least cause, for what you seem to fear.”

a) You shall not find, though you be therein curious, the least cause for

what you seem to fear.

b) You shall not find though you be therein curious the least cause for


c) You! Shall not find! Though you be therein curious, the least cause for


d) Correct as is.

Act III scene ii- Cell 4

ENOBARBUS

[Aside to AGRIPPA] Will Caesar weep?AGRIPPA

[Aside to DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS] He has a cloud in 's face.

ENOBARBUS

[Aside to AGRIPPA] He were the worse for that,were he a horse;

So is he, being a man.

AGRIPPA

[Aside to DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS] Why, Enobarbus,

When Antony found Julius Caesar dead,He cried almost to roaring; and he wept

When at Philippi he found Brutus slain.

ENOBARBUS

[Aside to AGRIPPA] That year, indeed, he wastroubled with a rheum;

What willingly he did confound he wail'd,

Believe't, till I wept too.

Summary: Octavia asks Caesar to look after Antony’s house while they are

away, and then she and Caesar walk aside to have a private conversation.

Antony compares Octavia’s emotions to the delicate balance of the tides.

Aside, Agrippa and Enobarbus discuss whether or not Caesar will cry as he

says goodbye to Octavia.

Reading Comprehension: Which two groups of people have private

conversations in this section?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, rheum most nearly means:a) a parasite of the intestine

b) an ancient room

c) a spider infestation

d) discharge from the eyes or nose associated with a cold

Discussion Question: If they are wondering if Caesar will cry, why does

Agrippa bring up the times when Antony has cried?

Consider the following sentence and decide if one of the sentences

below is better or if it is correct as is: “Sir, look well to my husband's

house; and—“

a) “Sir: look. Well! To my husbands house and—“

b) “Sir, look well to my husbands house and;”

c)” Sir; to my husband house look well. And:”

d) correct as is.

Act III sc ii Cell 5

CAESAR

No, sweet Octavia,You shall hear from me still; the time shall not

Out-go my thinking on you.

ANTONY

Come, sir, come;I'll wrestle with you in my strength of love:

Look, here I have you; thus I let you go,

And give you to the gods.

CAESARAdieu; be happy!

Summary: Octavius Caesar assures Octavia that he will keep in touch with

her. He and Lepidus say goodbye and wish Antony and Octavia well. Theyexit.

Reading comprehension: True or false- Octavius Caesar is angry with

Octavia for leaving him and wishes never to speak to her again. Explain your

answer.

Vocabulary: In the quote above, adieu most nearly means:

a) monkey

b) I hate you

c) watch out

d) goodbye

If you were in Octavia’s position, how would you feel? Would you make the

sacrifice she is making to help your brother? What about to help your

country?

Consider this sentence and decide whether one of the sentences belowis better or if it is correct as is: Let all the number of the stars give

light to thy fair way!

a) Let all the number of the stars give lite to thy fair way!

b) Let all the number of the stars give light to thy fare way!

c) Let all the number of the stars give light too thy fair way!

d) correct as is.

Antony & Cleopatra: Act III Scene iii & iv

#1. Act III scene iii

QUOTE:

Alexas- good majesty,

Herod of Jewry dare not look upon you

But when you are well pleased.

Cleopatra-That Herod’s head,

I’ll have: but how when Antony is gone

Through whom I might command it? Come thou near.

SUMMARY:

In the beginning of the scene, Cleopatra walks in outraged. She is mad

because her love, Antony, has left her and gone off to marry someone else--Octavia, Caesar’s sister.

READING COMPREHENSION:

Whom does Cleopatra call to get information from?

VOCABULARY:

In the quote above, the word thou most closely means:

a. though

b. youc. through

d. him

DISCUSSION QUESTION:

What would you have done in Cleopatra’s position?

*Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of

the choices below is better, or correct as is. ‘Where is the fellow’a. The Fellow is where?

b. Where the fellow is?

c. Fellow, where is the?

d. Where is the fellow?e. Correct as is


QUOTE:

Cleopatra- Dids’t thou behold Octavia?

Alexas- Ay, dread queen

Cleopatra- Is she as tall as me?

Alexas- She is not, madam.

SUMMARY:

Here, Cleopatra is extremely jealous and asks the messenger what Octavialooked like, if Octavia was as pretty and graceful as she is/she/her/herself

and the messenger says no.

READING COMPREHENSION:What is one thing Cleopatra asks the messenger about?

VOCABULARY: In the quote above, the word behold most closely means

a. holdb. catch

c. see

d. hear

DISCUSSION QUESTION:Do you think the messenger is right to tell Cleopatra what he saw?


the choices below is better, or correct as is.‘I look’d in her face, seeing her led between her brother and Mark Antony’

a. I look’d her in the face and saw her led between her brother and Mark

Antony.b. Led between Mark Antony and her brother, I looked her in the face.

c. Saw her led between Mark Antony and look’d her in the face between her

brother.

d. Looked her in the face, I and saw her led between her brother and MarkAntony


QUOTE:

Cleopatra- that’s not so good: he cannot like her long.

… I think so Charmian: dull of tongue, and dwarfish!What majesty is in her gait? Remember,

If e’er thou look’dst on majesty.

SUMMARY: Here Cleopatra is getting very happy and assuring herself that Antony can’t

possibly stay with Octavia for long because she is not good enough

compared to herself.


Why does Cleopatra think Antony won’t like Octavia as much as he does

her?

VOCABULARY: In the quote above, the word Dwarfish most closely means:a. cartoon-like

b. short

c. fish-like

d. tall

DISCUSSION:

Why do you suppose Cleopatra is reminding herself of Octavia’s bad traits?


the choices below is better, or correct as is.

‘Is she shrill-tongued or low?’

a. shrill-tongued or low, she is?

b. shrill-tongued she is, or low?

c. Low and shrill-tongued she is?

d. she is low or shrill-tongued?e. correct as is


QUOTE:

Cleopatra- Guess at her years, I prithee.

Messenger- Madam,

She is a widow.

Cleopatra- Widow! Charmian hark!

Messenger- And I do believe she’s thirty.

SUMMARY:

Still, Cleopatra is trying to get more details out of the messenger that sawher competition. He tells her that she is old and also a widow for that

matter.

READING COMPREHENSION:What happens when Cleopatra finds out Octavia is a widow?

VOCABULARY: In the quote above, the word Prithee most closely means:

a. wonder ifb. ask you nicely

c. answer now!

d. blame you

DISCUSSION:What kind of a person would Cleopatra be in today’s society?


the choices below is better, or correct as is.‘Good judgment the fellow has.’

a. The good judgment has the fellow.

b. The fellow has good judgment.

c. judgment good has the fellow.d. Fellow the good judgment has.

e. Correct as is


QUOTE:

Cleopatra- There’s gold for thee. Thou must not take my former sharpness ill;

I will employ thee back again; I find thee

Most fit for business; Go make thee ready

Our letters are prepared.

SUMMARY:

Cleopatra pays the messenger lots of gold because he gave her valuable

information. She told him when she needs more from him she’ll call for him.


How does Cleopatra reward the messenger?

VOCABULARY: In the quote above the word employ most closely means:a. to give a job

b. to call for

c. to change the position

d. to send


Do you think the messenger will find out more things for Cleopatra?



‘As low as she would wish it’

a. Wish it she would, as low.

b. She would wish it as low.

c. As low as she would wish it.

d. Wish as low as she would.e. correct as is

#6 Act III scene iii

QUOTE:

Charmian- A proper man.

Cleopatra- Indeed, he is so: I repent me much

That so I harried him. Why, methinks, by him, This creature’s no such thing.

Charmian- Nothing, Madam.

Cleopatra- The man hath seen some majesty, and should know.

SUMMARY:

Cleopatra is speaking with Charmian after the messenger left. She says

how much of a good person he (the messenger) is and how much he helpedher.


What are Cleopatra and Charmian talking about?

VOCABULARY: In the quote above, the word majesty most closely means:

a. big

b. magic

c. royaltyd. class


Do you think that Cleopatra is an evil woman that wants everything for

herself?



‘ I have one thing more to ask him yet.’

a. One thing more I have to ask him yet.b. I, yet, have one more thing to ask him

c. Yet I have one more thing to ask him?

d. Yet I have one more thing to ask him!

e. Correct as is

#7 Act III scene iv

QUOTE:

Mark Antony

Nay, nay, Octavia, not only that, That were excusable, that, and thousands more,

Of semblable import—but he hath waged

New wars ‘gainst Pompey; made his will and read it

To public ear: Spoke scantly to me, when perforce he could not

But pay me terms of honour, cold and sickly

He vented them; most narrow measure lent me;

When the best hint was given him, he not took’t, Or did it from his teeth.

SUMMARY:

Here, Mark Antony is speaking angrily with Octavia, telling her that her

brother, Caesar, has started war against him and also embarrassed him infront of everyone.


How has Antony been embarrassed?

VOCABULARY: In the quote above, the term ‘made his will and read it’ most

closely means:

a. made his decision and told everyoneb. decided his destiny

c. wrote his death wish and read it

d. chose to do the wrong thing


Who’s side would you be on, Antony’s of Caesar’s? Why?



‘Let you best love draw to that point.’

a. Draw your best love to that point.

b. To that point, let your best love.

c. Love let your best draw to that point.

d. Your best love, let draw to the point.e. Correct as is

#8. Act III scene iv

QUOTE:

Octavia

O my good Lord,

Believe not all; or, if you must believe,

Stomach not all. A more unhappy lady, If this division chance, ne’er stood between,

Praying for both part;

The good gods me presently,

When I shall pray, ‘O bless my lord and husband!’ Prays, and destroys the prayer, no midway

‘Twixt these extremes at all.

SUMMARY:

Octavia is in between two of her loved ones, her brother and her husband.She does not know which one to support and which one not to. She wants

both of them to win and none to lose.

READING COMPREHENSION:What is Octavia praying for?


Do you think Octavia is making the right decision? What would you do in herplace?



‘When the best given hint he not took’d was given him.’

a. He not took’t, given to him, the best given hint.

b. He not took’t the best given hint given to him.

c. Given him was the best given hint he not took’t.d. When the best given hint was given him, he not took’t.

e. Correct as is

#9 Act III scene iv

QUOTE:

Mark Antony When it appears to you where this begins,

Turn your displeasure that way: for out faults

Can never be so equal, that your love

Can equally move with them. Provide you going; Choose your own company, and command what cost

Your heart had mind to.

SUMMARY: Mark Antony sends Octavia away so that he can prepare for war and so

that she won’t have to see it all happen.

READING COMPREHENSION:Why does Antony send his wife away?

VOCABULARY: In the quote above the word faults most closely means:

a. blame

b. mistakesc. problems

d. bad habits

DISCUSSION QUESTION:How could you best describe Mark Antony’s personality?



‘Undo that prayer, by crying out as loud’

a. Undo, by crying out as loud, that prayer.

b. Prayer undo that by crying out as loud.c. By crying out as loud, undo that prayer.

d. As loud by crying out, undo that prayer.

e. Correct as is

Act III scene iii Alexandria. Cleopatra’s palace.

Cell 1

Quote:

CLEOPATRA: Where is the fellow?

ALEXAS: Half afear'd to come.

CLEOPATRA: Go to, go to.

Come hither, sir.

ALEXAS: Good majesty,

Herod of Jewry dare not look upon you

But when you are well pleas'd.

Summary: Cleopatra called back the messenger (the person she almost

killed) to ask him the appearance of her rival, Octavia.

Comprehension Question: What did Cleopatra want from the messenger?

Vocabulary Question: “If e’er thou look’dst on majesty”

In the quote above the word e’er most closely means

a) you

b) her

c) friend

d) ever

Discussion Question: Why did Cleopatra want to know the appearance ofher rival?

Sentence: Come near thou. Through whom I might it command?

a) Through whom I might it command? Come thou near.

b) Through whom I might command it? Come thou near.

c) Through whom I might command it? Come near thou.

d) Correct as is


Cell 2

Quote:

I look'd her in the face, and saw her led

Between her brother and Mark Antony.

CLEOPATRA: Is she as tall as me?

MESSENGER: She is not, madam.

CLEOPATRA: That's not so good:—he cannot like her long.

CHARMIAN: Like her! O Isis! 'tis impossible.

CLEOPATRA: I think so, Charmian: dull of tongue and dwarfish!—

What majesty is in her gait? Remember,

If e'er thou look'dst on majesty.

Summary: In order to avoid another attack from Cleopatra the messenger

illustrates a fake appearance of Octavia with the help of Charmian.

Comprehension Question: Why is the messenger afraid of Cleopatra?

Vocabulary Question: “dull of tongue, and dwarfish”

In the quote above the word dwarfish most closely means

a) superior

b) undersized

c) dyingd) warlike

Discussion Question: if the messenger had said the truth about Octavia

would Cleopatra have punished him?

Sentence: Didst hear her speak? Is she shrilled-tongued or low?

a) Didst her hear speak? Is she shrilled-tongued or low?b) Didst her hear speak? Is she shrilled or -tongued low?

c) Didst hear her speak! she shrilled-tongued or low?

d) Correct as is


Cell 3

Quote:

MESSENGER: She creeps,—

Her motion and her station are as one;

She shows a body rather than a life,

A statue than a breather.

CLEOPATRA: Is this certain?

MESSENGER: Or I have no observance.

CHARMIAN: Three in Egypt

Cannot make better note.

CLEOPATRA: He's very knowing;

I do perceive't:—there's nothing in her yet:—

The fellow has good judgment.

CHARMIAN: Excellent.

CLEOPATRA: Guess at her years, I pr'ythee.

MESSENGER: Madam,

She was a widow.

CLEOPATRA: Widow!—Charmian, hark!

MESSENGER: And I do think she's thirty.

CLEOPATRA: Bear'st thou her face in mind? is't long or round?

MESSENGER: Round even to faultiness.

CLEOPATRA: For the most part, too, they are foolish that are so.—

Her hair, what colour?

MESSENGER: Brown, madam: and her forehead

As low as she would wish it.

CLEOPATRA: There's gold for thee.

I will employ thee back again; I find thee

Most fit for business:—go make thee ready;

Our letters are prepar'd.

Summary: The messenger keeps illustrating a fake appearance of Octavia.

Cleopatra is so pleased with the messenger’s description of her rival that she

gives the messenger a few pieces of gold as a reward.

Comprehension Question: Why did Cleopatra award the messenger?

Vocabulary Question: “Guess at her years, I prithee”

In the quote above the word prithee most closely means

a) ask very nicelyb) fail very stupidly

c) dislike very cruelly

d) squeal very amateurishly

Discussion Question: Was it right for the messenger to accept the gold?

Sentence: Thou must not take my ill former sharpness.

a) Thou must take not my ill former sharpness.b) Thou must take not my former sharpness ill.

c) Thou must not take my former sharpness ill.

d) Correct as is


Cell 4

Quote:

CHARMIAN: A proper man.

CLEOPATRA:

That so I harried him. Why, methinks, by him,

This creature's no such thing.

CHARMIAN: Nothing, madam.

CLEOPATRA: The man hath seen some majesty, and should know.

CHARMIAN: Hath he seen majesty? Isis else defend,

And serving you so long!

CLEOPATRA: I have one thing more to ask him yet, good

Charmian:

But 'tis no matter; thou shalt bring him to me

Where I will write. All may be well enough.

CHARMIAN: I warrant you, madam.

Summary: Charmian reassures Cleopatra of the messenger’s description of

Octavia with the fact that he has seen many royal people. Convinced that

Octavia isn’t a rival to her own beauty she regains hope.

Comprehension Question: Why does Cleopatra gain hope?

Vocabulary Question: “I warrant you madam”

In the quote above the word warrant most closely means

a) to guaranteeb) to refresh

c) to recreate

d) to fall

Discussion Question: Should Cleopatra be so confidant with her own

beauty?

Sentence: Indeed he is so: I repent me much.

a) Indeed is he so: I repent me much.

b) Indeed is he so: I me repent much.

c) Indeed, he is so: I repent me much.d) Correct as is

Act III scene iii Athens. A room in Mark Antony’s House

Cell 5

Quote:

ANTONY: Nay, nay, Octavia, not only that,—

That were excusable, that and thousands more

Of semblable import—but he hath wag'd

New wars 'gainst Pompey; made his will, and read it

To public ear:

But pay me terms of honour, cold and sickly

He vented them:most narrow measure lent me;

When the best hint was given him, he not took't,

Or did it from his teeth.

OCTAVIA: O my good lord,

Believe not all; or if you must believe,

Stomach not all. A more unhappy lady,

If this division chance, ne'er stood between,

Praying for both parts:

Sure the good gods will mock me presently

When I shall pray 'O, bless my lord and husband!'

Undo that prayer by crying out as loud

'O, bless my brother!' Husband win, win brother,

Prays and destroys the prayer; no mid-way

'Twixt these extremes at all.

Summary: As the two newlyweds enter their home, Antony complains to

Octavia about the behavior of Caesar. He has publicly read Antony’s will in

the Senate, and he had broken the agreement they had with Pompeius bydeclaring war against him. Making Octavia feel terrible.

Comprehension Question: What is Antony complaining about?

Vocabulary Question: “’Twixt these extremes at all”

In the quote above the word ‘twixt most closely means

a) slid off

b) far

c) close

d) between

Discussion Question: Does Antony have the right to complain about

Caesar?

Sentence: Spoke scantly of me: when he perforce could not.

a) Spoke of scantly meat: when he perforce could not.

b) Dispose of scantly me: when perforce he could not.

c) Spoke candy of me: when perforce he could not.d) Correct as is

Act III scene iii Athens. A room in Mark Antony’s House

Cell 6

Quote:

OCTAVIA: Thanks to my lord.

The Jove of power make me, most weak, most weak,

Your reconciler! Wars 'twixt you twain would be

As if the world should cleave, and that slain men

Should solder up the rift.

ANTONY: When it appears to you where this begins,

Turn your displeasure that way; for our faults

Can never be so equal that your love

Can equally move with them. Provide your going;

Summary: While Octavia tried to calm down Antony she proposed to him

that she will go to Italy in order to attempt a reconciliation between Antony

and Caesar. Antony agrees to the proposal.

Comprehension Question: What is Octavia going to do about the problem?

Vocabulary Question: “Wars ‘twixt you twain would be…”In the quote above the word twain most closely means

a) two

b) thirdc) four

d) quart

Discussion Question: Do you believe that Antony will escape back to Egypt

during the absence of his new wife? Why?

Sentence: Provide your going; choose your own company, and command

what cost your heart has mind to.

a) Provide your going; choose your own company, and command what

cost your heat has mind to.

b) Provide your going; choose your own company, and command what

cost your hat has mind to.c) Provide your going; choose your own company, and command what

cost your hear has mind to.

d) Correct as is.

Cell 1: Domitius Enobarbus and Eros discuss Caesar declaring war on

Pompey. They also discuss how Antony thinks Lepidus is a fool. They also

summoned Antony.

Quote:

Domitius Enobarbus: How now, friend Eros!

Eros: There’s strange news come, sir.

Domitius Enobarbus: Caesar and Lepidus have made wars upon Pompey.

Reading Comp: Who does Antony think is a fool?

Vocabulary Question:In the quote above the word chaps most closely means

a) fellows

b) pals

c) dogs d) puppies

Discussion Question: Should Caesar declare war on Pompey?

Sentence Fragment Question:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of the

choices below is better or if it is correct as is. Then, the world, thou have a

pair of chaps, no more;

a) Then the world thou hast a pair of chaps, no more;b) Then, the world, thou hast a pair of chaps, no more

c) Then, the world, thou hast a pair of chaps, no more;

d) Thentheworldthouhastapairofchapsnomore;

e) correct as is

Domitius

Enobarus

Eros

DID YOU

HEAR THENEWS!!

Cell 2: Agrippa and Macaenas enter

Octavius Caesar’s home to

discuss Antony’s crowning

Cleopatra the queen of Egyptand his sons the rulers of the

other conquered regions. The

coronation of Cleopatra and

Antony’s two sons come as a

shock to the three men.Another topic of their discussion is that now the people know of Antony and

Cleopatra’s unlawful lust for each other.

Quote: Octavius Caesar: Contemning Rome, he has done this, and more,

In Alexandria: here’s the manner of‘t:

I’ the market-place, on tribunal silver’d,

Cleopatra and himself in chairs of goldWere publicly enthroned: at the feet sat

Caeserion, whom they call my father’s son,

And all that unlawful issue that their lust

Since then hath made between. Unto her

He gave the stablishment of Egypt; made herOf lower Syria, Cyprus, Lydia, Absolute queen.

Macaenas: This in the public eye?

Reading Comp. Question:Who does Antony give the rule over Egypt to?


In the quote above the word stablishment most closely means a)exonerate

b) excite

c) establish

Macaena

s

Caesar

This isscandalous!

How can he

give his

kingdom to a

d) exuberate


Why was it so shocking and unlawful back then that Antony and Cleopatra

were sleeping together and today it would be a more of a “so what else isnew?”

Sentence Fragment Question:

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of thechoices below is better or if it is correct as is. This in the public eye.

a) This, in the public eye.

b) This in the public eye?

c) This in the Public Eye?d) This, in, the, public, eye,?

e) correct as is

Cell 3:

The three men discuss the removal of Lepidus’ authority under the

circumstances that he has grown very cruel and has abused his power. This

includes his revenue.

Quote:

Octavius Caesar: Caesar: and that, having in Sicily

Sextus Pompeius spoil’d, we had not rated him

His part o’ the isle: then does he say, he lent meSome shipping unrestored: lastly, he frets

That Lepidus of the Triumvirate

Should be desposed: and , being, that we detain

All his revenueAgrippa: Sir, this should be answer’d.


What has Lepidus done with his power?


In the quote above the word frets most closely means

a) boring

b) worries c) dark

d) cat

Discussion Question:Is removing Lepidus’ power an extreme measure?


Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of thechoices below is better or if it is correct as is. Nor must not be yeilded to in

this.

Macaena

s

Caesar Agrippa

Fire

Lepidus! I

a) Nor, must not be yielded to in this.

b) nor must not be yielded to in this.

c) Nor must not be yielded to in this?d) Nor must not be yielded to in this.

e) correct as is

Cell 4:

Octavia enters with her train, and Octavius tells her that she has come in

such a great fashion…he basically is very happy to see his sister again. .

Quote:

Octavius Caesar: Why have you stol’n upon us thus! You have come not

Like Caesar’s sister: the wife of Antony

Should have an army for an usher, andThe neighs of horse to tell of her approach

Long ere did she appear; the trees by the way

Should have borne men; and expectation fainted,

Longing for what it had no; nay, the dustShould have ascended to the roof of heaven,

Raised by your populous troops: but you are come

A market-maid to Rome; and prevented

The ostentation of our love, which, left unshown,Is often left unloved; we should have met you

By sea and land; supplying every stage

With an augmented greeting

Reading Comp. Question:Is Octavius happy to see his sister?

Vocabulary Question

In the quote above the word ostentation most closely means a) kindly snorting

b) fatly chocked

c) lustfully cruel

d) proudly avaricious


Caesar Octavia

I’m

Here

Why would Octavia arrive with a train?

Sentence Fragment Question:Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of the

choices below is better or if it is correct as is. That ever I should ever call

thee castaway!

a) That ever I should ever call you a castaway.b) That ever i should ever call thee, castaway!

c) That ever I should ever call thee castaway.

d) that Ever I Should Ever Call Thee Castaway!

e) correct as is

Cell 5:

Octavia claims that when she heard that Octavius was planning for war, she

begged Antony to let her go to her brother. She also claims that she was

able to come to Octavius on her own free will. Octavius promptly tellsOctavia that the only reason that Antony let her go was because she was

between Antony and his lover Cleopatra.

Quote:

Octavia: Good my lord,

To come thus was I not constrain’d, but didOn my free will. My lord, Mark Antony,

Hearing that you prepared for war, acquainted

My grieved ear withal; whereon, I begg’d

His pardon for return.Octavius Caesar: Which he soon granted,

Being an obstruct ‘tween his lust and him

Octavia: Do not say so, my lord.

Octavius Caesar: I have eyes upon him,And his affairs come to me on the wind.

Where is he now?

Reading Comp Question:

What is the reason Octavius claims Antony let Octavia go home?


In the quote above the word wind most closely means

a) Gale b) Gail

c) Gossip

d) Gaul

Discussion Question?

Do you think Octavius is right? If so why?

Caesar Octavia

I came out

of free will



choices below is better or if it is correct as is. The kings of the earth forwar; he hath assembled

a) The kings o’ the earth for war; he hath assembled.

b) The kings of the earth for war; he has assembled.

c) The kings o’ the earth for war, he hah assembled.d) The kings o’ the earth for war, he hath assembled:

e) correct as is

Cell 6:

Octavius and Agrippa welcome Octavia back to Rome. They both take pity

for her because she has been brainwashed by the adulterous Antony.

Quote:Octavius Caesar: Welcome hither;

Your letters did withhold our breaking forth;

Till we perceived, both how you were wrong led,

And we in negligent danger. Cheer your heart;

Be you not troubled with the time, which drivesO’er your content these strong necessities;

But let be determined things to destiny

Hold unbewail’d their way. Welcome to Rome;

Nothing more dear to me. You are abusedBeyond the mark of thought: and the high gods,

To do you justice, make them ministers

Of us those that love you. Best of comfort;

And ever welcome to us.


Who thinks Octavia is brainwashed?

Vocabulary Question:In the quote above the word negligent most closely means

a) vulgar

b) not caring

c) funny d) belligerent


Do you agree with Octavius that Octavia is brain washed?Sentence Fragment Question:

Caesar Octavia

I came out

of free willNo you were

brainwashed


choices below is better or if it is correct as is. In his abdomen , turns you

off;a) In his abdomen, turns you off:

b) In his abominations, turns you off;

c) In his abdomen, turns, you off;

d) In his abominations, turns you off:e) correct as is

AC III: V Cell #1 "Strange News"

Quote: "Caesar and Lepidus have made wars upon Pompey."-Eros

Summary: Domitius Enobarbus and Eros meet and Eros asks Enobarbus if heheard the strange news. Enobarbus asks what news and Eros replies saying

that Caesar and Lepidus are warring on Pompey. Enobarbus says that this

news is old and asks how the wars are going.

Question: Who has "made wars upon Pompey?"

Vocabulary: "There's strange news come, sir."

In the quote above the word strange most closely means...

f. Peculiar

g. new

h. singular

i. constricted

Question: Why are the wars generating strange news?

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether

one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

"How now friend Eros!"

f. "How now, friend Eros!"

g. "How now friend Eros"

h. "How now, friend Eros;"

i. "How now ... friend Eros?"

j. Correct as is

AC III: V Cell #2 "Betrayal"

Quote:"...denied him rivality; would not let him partake in the glory of the action: and not

resting here, accuses him of letters he had formerly

wrote to Pompey;"

Summary: Eros says that Caesar and Lepidus aren't getting along. That

Caesar accused Lepidus of past letters to Pompey as though they were new

and locked Lepidus up. Enobarbus then comments how Caesar and Pompey

are equals then asks about Antony.

Question: Why did Caesar lock Lepidus up?

Vocabulary: "Then world, thou hast a pair of chaps, no more;"

In the quote above the word chaps most closely means...

a. children

b. fellows

c. cracks

d. chapters

Question: Who's side of the war would you want to be on?



"And throw between them all the food thou hast

They ll grind between the one the other. Where's Antony"

a. And throw between them all the food thou hast,They ll grind between the one the other, Where s Antony

b. "And throw between them all the food thou hast,They'll grind between the one the other. Where's Antony?"

c. "And throw between them all the food thou hast;They ll grind between the one the other, Where's Antony?"

d. "And throw between them all the food thou hast,They'll grind between the one the other. Where's Antony!"

e. correct as is

AC III: V Cell #3: Our Navy's Ready

Quote: "Our great navy's rigged."

-Enobarbus

"For Italy and Caesar."

-Eros

Summary: Eros says that Antony is mad at Lepidus and the person who

murdered Pompey. Enobarbus says that their navy is ready. Eros says togo to Italy. Then Eros says he should have said right away that Antony

needs Enobarbus. So Enobarbus says to Eros to lead him to Antony. Eros

tells Enobarbus to follow and they exit.

Question: Where is the navy ready to g?

Vocabulary: "He's walking in the garden-- thus and spurns"

In the quote above the word spurns most closely means...

a. charge

b. trample

c. disdain

d. kick

Question: Would you be mad at Lepidus?



"'Twill be naught: But let it be Bring me to Antony"

a. Twill be naught But let it be Bring me to Antony.

b. "'Twill be naught But let it be. Bring me to Antony"

c. "'Twill be naught: But let it be. Bring me to Antony."

d. 'Twill be naught: But let it be Bring me to Antony.

e. correct as is

AC III: VI Cell #4: Absolute Queen

Quote: "Cleopatra and himself in chairs of gold Were publicly enthroned... Unto her

He gave the stablisment of Egypt; made her

Of lower Syria, Cyprus, Lydia,

Absolute Queen."-Caesar

Summary: Octavius Caesar is talking, in his palace, to Macaenas and

Agrippa about the many rumors surrounding Antony. He talks about how

Antony has given a lot of land to Cleopatra. Macaenas then asks if Antonydid this out in the open.

Question: What land did Antony give to Cleopatra?

Vocabulary: "Contemning Rome, he has done all this and more,"

In the quote above the word Contemning most closely means...

a. pondering

b. accusing

c. informing

d. scorning

Question: What do you think of Antony's actions?

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whetherone of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

I' the market-place, on a tribunal silver d

a. I the market place on a tribunal silver d

b. "I' the market place, on a tribunal silver'd"

c. "I' the market-place on a tribunal silver'd"

d. "I' the market-place, on a tribunal silver'd"

e. correct as is

AC III: VI Cell #5: Tell Rome

Quote: "Let Rome be thus informed."-Mecaenas

"Who, queasy with his insolence

Already, will their good thoughts call from him."

-Agrippa "The people know it; and have now received

His Accusations."

-Caesar

Summary: Caesar says that Antony gave Cleopatra the lands in the commonshow place. He also says that Antony gave Media, Parthia and Armenia to

his sons, and gave Ptolomy Syria, Cilicia and Phoenicia all of that, Caesar

says, Antony did before an audience. So Mecaenas says to tell Rome,

Agrippa agrees saying that they are already tired of his inability to followdirections. Caesar says that the people already know about it and of

Antony's accusations.

Question: Who got Cilicia?

Vocabulary: "In the habiliments of the goddess Isis."

In the quote above the word habiliments most closely means...

a. Clothing

b. fillings

c. house

d. temple

Question: Whom do you think Antony is accusing, and of what is he accusing

them of doing?



"As 'tis reported, so."

a. "As tis reported so"

b. As 'tis reported so

c. "As 'tis reported, so?"

d. As 'tis reported so.

e. correct as is

AC III: VI Cell #6:Cruel Lepidus

Quote: "...Lepidus was grown too cruel;

That he his high authority abused,

And did deserve his change: for what I have conquer'd

I grant him part; but then in his Armenia, And other of his conquer'd kingdoms I,

Demand the like."

-Caesar

Summary: Agrippa asks as to whom was accused. Caesar says that it is

himself who is being accused for wrongly accusing Lepidus. Agrippa says

that this is an outrage and Antony must have more to say. Caesar says that

he has already sent a messenger to explain that Lepidus was abusing his

power. Mecaenas says that Antony will never listen and Caesar agrees thatAntony will never yield.

Question: What did Lepidus do?

Vocabulary: "The Lepidus of the triumvirate,"

In the quote above the word triumvirate most closely means...

a. three-headed guardian dog

b. three-person, tri-ruler government

c. congress of Vienna

d. empress Jezibel

Question: Would you abuse the kind of power Lepidus had at his disposal?



"He'll never yield to that?"

a. "He'll never yield to that."

b. "He'll never yield to that!"

c. He ll never yield to that

d. "He'll never yield to that"

e. correct as is

AC III: VI Cell #7: Octavia Enters

Quote: "...the wife of Antony Should have an army for an usher, and

The neighs of horse to tell of her approach

Long ere she did appear...

The ostentation of our love, which, left unshorn, Is often unloved; we should have met you

By sea and land; supplying every stage

With an augmented greeting."

-Caesar

Summary: Octavia enters and greets Caesar. Caesar says he should call her

castaway and Octavia answers that he has no reason to do so. Caesar says

that as his sister and Antony's wife she should get a lot of attention and love

traveling to visit her brother with a small army accompanying her the wholeway.

Question: What does Caesar call Octavia?

Vocabulary: "That ever I should call you castaway!"In the quote above the word castaway most closely means, someone...

a. stranded on an island

b. left without resources

c. rejected

d. against the triumvirate

Question: How would you like to travel, with an army accompanying you or

with a small intimate group?



"Why have you stol n upon us thus"

a. "Why have you stol'n upon us thus."

b. "Why have you stol'n upon us thus?"

c. "Why have you stol'n upon us thus!"

d. Why have you stol'n upon us thus?

e. Correct as is

AC III: VI Cell #8: Where is He

Quote: "I have eyes upon him, And his affairs come to me on the wind.

Where is he now?"

-Caesar

"My lord, in Athens."-Octavia

Summary: Octavia said she came by her own free will as she wanted to and

asked Antony if she could visit her brother as he prepared for war. Caesarsays that Antony let her go because she was between him and Cleopatra.

Octavia says not to say those things. So Caesar says he has spies on

Antony and so asks Octavia where Antony is. Octavia says that Antony is in

Athens.

Question: Where does Octavia believe Antony is?

Vocabulary: "Which soon he granted,

Being an obstruct 'tween his lust and him."In the quote above the word obstruct most closely means...

a. pet

b. love

c. wife

d. like a wall

Question: Do you think Antony is in Athens? If not, where do you think he

is?



"Do not say so my lord"

a. Do not say so, my lord.

b. "Do not say, so my lord?"

c. "Do not say so, my lord."

d. Do not say. So, my lord?

e. correct as is

AC III: VI Cell #9: Levying

Quote: "Ay me, most wretched,

That have my heart parted betwixt two friends That do afflict each other!"

-Octavia

Summary: Caesar says that Antony is really gone to Cleopatra in Egypt andgave his empire to her. Caesar calls Cleopatra a whore. Caesar says that

Antony is preparing many kings for war; Bocchus of Libya, Archelaus of

Cappadocia, Philadelphos of Paphlagonia, Adallas of Thracian, King Malchus

of Arabia, the King of Pont, Herod of Jewry, Mithridates of Comagene,

Polemon of Mede, Amyntas of Lycaonia and many others. Octavia feels sadbecause she is between her brother and her husband both of whom she

loves.

Question: Name one of leaders Antony has assembled and where that leaderis from.

Vocabulary: "...He hath given his empire

Up to a whore, who now are levying The kings o' the earth for war..."

In the quote above the word levying most closely means...

a. enlisting

b. taxing

c. waging war on

d. raising

Question: Whom would you side with: Caesar or Antony?



"...Philadelphos, king

Of Paphlagonia; the Thracian king. Adellas;"

a. "...Philadelphos, king

Of Paphlagonia: the Thracian king Adellas:"

b. "...Philadelphos, kingOf Paphlagonia, the Thracian king, Adellas,"

c. "...Philadelphos, kingOf Paphlagonia; the Thracian king; Adellas;"

d. "...Philadelphos, kingOf Paphlagonia; the Thracian king, Adellas;"

e. correct as is

AC III: VI Cell #10: Welcome

Quote: "You are abused

Beyond the mark of thought: and the high gods, To do you justice, make them ministers

Of us and those that love you."

-Caesar

Summary: Caesar gives a speech saying how he feel sorry for Octavia and

welcomes her to Rome and says how she has been "abused" by Antony and

how he was in danger."

Question: Does Caesar feel sorry for Octavia?

Vocabulary: "Welcome hither:"

In the quote above the word hither most closely means...

a. to our side

b. to this place

c. now

d. next time you come

Question: Do you feel sorry for Octavia?



"Your letters did withhold our breaking forth; Till we perceived, both how you were wrong led,

And we in negligent danger."

a. "forth, Till we perceived, both how you were wrong led,"

b. "forth. Till we perceived. Both how you were wrong led."

c. "forth! Till we perceived! Both how you were wrong led!"

d. "forth; Till we perceived, both how you were wrong led;"

e. correct as is

AC III: VI Cell #11:

Quote: "Welcome, lady."-Agrippa

"Welcome, dear madam.

Each heart in Rome does love and pity you:"

-Mecaenas

Summary: Agrippa welcomes Octavia. Then Mecaenas welcomes her and

says that every body in Rome feels sorry that her husband is adulterous and

that her husband is quite possibly the only person who doesn't. Octaviaasks if this is true and Caesar replies that of course it is and welcomes her

and asks her to be patient.

Question: What city loves and pities Octavia?

Vocabulary: "And gives his potent regiment to a trull,"

In the quote above the words regiment and trull most closely mean...

a. rule, green

b. military, dancer

c. rule, strumpet

d. happiness, strumpet

Question: What do you think of Octavia?



"Is it so, sir!"

a. "Is it so, sir?"

b. "Is it so, sir."

c. "Is it so, sir..."

d. Is it so, sir!

e. correct as is

Antony & Cleopatra: Act 3 scene 7-9

Cell 1

Domitius Enobarbus:Your presence needs must puzzle Antony;

Take from his heart, take from his brain,

From’s time

What should not then be spared. He is already

Traduced fro levity; and ‘tis said in RomeThat Photinus an eunuch and your maids

Manage this war

Summary- Cleopatra tells Domitius Emobarbus that people believe herinvolvement in these wards are not suitable for her. Domitius Enbobarbus

then tells her that her presence needs has probably made antony very

curious. He continuses on telling her she stole his heart and mind, and what

else shoulnt she spare. Cleopatra replies that Rome should sink and theirtongues rot to whomever speaks against them.

RQ- What do they say about cleopatras involvement in these wars?

GQ- zuzlpe

VQ- What does the word eunuch mean?

a. a guard of palace official

b. a maid or servantc. a captain

d. I don’t know

DQ- Do you think it is not suitable for Cleopatra to be involved in these

wars?

Cell 2

DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS

Most worthy sir, you therein throw awayThe absolute soldiership you have by land;

Distract your army, which doth most consist

Of war-mark'd footmen; leave unexecuted

Your own renowned knowledge; quite forego

The way which promises assurance; andGive up yourself merely to chance and hazard,

From firm security.

MARK ANTONY

I'll fight at sea.

CLEOPATRA

I have sixty sails, Caesar none better.

MARK ANTONY

Our overplus of shipping will we burn;

And, with the rest full-mann'd, from the head of Actium

Beat the approaching Caesar. But if we fail,

We then can do't at land.

Summary- Mark Antony decides to fight by sea and to wage this battle at

Pharsalia where Caesar “fight with pompey.” Domitius Enobarbus and

Candidius suggest Antony to fight on land. Mark Antony decides that if hefails he will fight by land.

RQ- What does the messenger tell Mark Antony?

GQ- Overplus is to short as tiny is to

a. overwhelming

b. little

c. fewd. some

VQ- omtonaf

DQ- Do you think Mark Antony should reconsider his plans to battle at sea?

Cell 3

Messenger

The news is true, my lord; he is descried;Caesar has taken Toryne.

MARK ANTONY

Can he be there in person? 'tis impossible;Strange that power should be. Canidius,

Our nineteen legions thou shalt hold by land,

And our twelve thousand horse. We'll to our ship:

Away, my Thetis!

Enter a Soldier

How now, worthy soldier?

Soldier

O noble emperor, do not fight by sea;

Trust not to rotten planks: do you misdoubt

This sword and these my wounds? Let the EgyptiansAnd the Phoenicians go a-ducking; we

Have used to conquer, standing on the earth,

And fighting foot to foot.

MARK ANTONY

Well, well: away!

Summary- A messenger enters the scene telling Mark Antony that OctavianCaesar has taken over Toryne. Then a soldier enters the scene telling Antony

not to fight by sea.

RQ- What does the messenger tell Mark Antony?

GQ- Legions is to Flame as Fire is to

a. Flamable

b. leggyc. large military unit

d lepton

VQ- doubtism

DQ- Would you support Mark Antony (to fight at sea) or would you try to

convince him to fight by land?

Cell 4

OCTAVIUS CAESAR

Taurus!

TAURUS

My lord?

OCTAVIUS CAESAR

Strike not by land; keep whole: provoke not battle,

Till we have done at sea. Do not exceedThe prescript of this scroll: our fortune lies

Upon this jump.

Summary- Caesar gives strategic orders for the upcoming battle such as

not to attack by landand not to provoke any battles.

RQ- What kinds of strategic orders does Caesar give?

GQ- Prescript is to colorful as flamboyant is to

a. liveless

b. an oracle

c. a rule or orderd.a script

VQ- ecexed

DQ- How do you think his strategic orders would help during battle? Why?

Cell 5

MARK ANTONY

Set we our squadrons on yond side o' the hill,In eye of Caesar's battle; from which place

We may the number of the ships behold,

And so proceed accordingly.

Summary- Octavian Caesar ordered a portion of his troops to a certain area

of a hill and during the battle. From that position the troops would attack

surprisingly.

RQ- Where is this area taking place

GQ- Ground is to earth as squadron is toa. a unit of troops

b. dirt

c. a portion of a unit of troops

d. I am completely and utterly clueless

VQ- quasdsonr

DQ- Do you think this is a very strategic plan? If no what would you change

about this plan?

Antony and Cleopatra: Act III Scene xii

Cell 1

Quote: “An argument that he is pluck'd, when hither He sends so poor a

pinion of his wing,”

Summary: Caesar is at His camp in Egypt with two of his supporters,

Thryeus and Dolabella. Euphronius, Antony’s ambassador, arrives atCaesar’s camp and gives Antony and Cleopatra’s request to Caesar.

Reading Comprehension Question: Who is Antony’s Ambassador?

Vocabulary Question: “Which had superfluous kings for messengers Not

many moons gone by.”Superfluous most nearly means:

a) Excess

b) Lacking

c) Powerful

d) WeakDiscussion Question: Would you send a messenger to give a message or do

it yourself if you were like Antony?

Grammar Question: “Such as am I, I come from Antony: I was of petty as

late to his ends”Which is the Correct Sentence?

a) “Such as I am, I come from Antony: I was of late as petty to his ends”

b) “As such I am, I come from Antony: I was of late as petty to his ends”

c) “As I am such, Antony I come from: I was petty as late to his ends”d) “Such am I as, Antony I comes from: I was late as petty to his ends”

e) Correct As Is

Antony and Cleopatra: Act III Scene XII

Cell 2

Quote: “To let him breathe between the heavens and earth, A private man in

Athens: this for him.”

Summary: The request Antony had was that he wanted to live in Egypt with

his lover, Cleopatra. Cleopatra’s request was that she wants Egypt to bepassed on to her heirs

Reading Comprehension Question: Why does Antony want to live in Egypt?

Vocabulary Question: “The circle of the Ptolemies for her heirs, Now

hazarded to thy grace.”Ptolemies most nearly means:

a) chilly of Fire-related name

b) children of Water-Related name

c) chalk of Earth-Related name

d) chaz of Wind Related walkDiscussion Question: Would you risk it all just to be with the one you love?

Grammar Question: “Lord of his fortune he salute thy, and required to live

on Egypt”

a) “Lord of his fortune he salutes thee and requires to live in Egypt”b) “Lord of his fortunes he salutes thee, and requires to live in Egypt”

c) “Lord of his fortunes he salutes thee and requires to lives on Egypt”

d) “Lord of his fortune he salute thy, and required to live on Egypt”

e) Correct As Is

Antony and Cleopatra: Act III Scene XII

Cell 3

Quote: “add more, From thine invention, offers: women are not In their best

fortunes strong; but want will perjure The ne'er-touch'd vestal: try thy

cunning, Thyreus; Make thine own edict for thy pains, which we Will answer

as a law.”Summary: Caesar rejects Antony’s request and tells Euphronius to tell

Cleopatra that he would give her a fair trial on her request if she kicks

Antony out of Egypt or kills him. Caesar sends Thyreus to convince Cleopatra

into betraying Antony.Reading Comprehension Question: What would Caesar give Cleopatra if she

betrays Antony?

Vocabulary Question: “To try thy eloquence, now 'tis time. Despatch; From

Antony win Cleopatra.”

Eloquence most nearly means:a) Skeptical sneer

b) Pessimistic stab

c) Sarcastic sleep

d) Witty speechDiscussion Question: How would you feel if you were rejected?

Grammar Question: “From Egypt drive her all-disgraced friend, Or take his

life there:”

a) “From egypt drive her all-disgraced friend, Or taked his life ther:”b) “From egypt drive her all disgraced friend, or take his life there:”

c) “From Egypt drives her all disgraced friend, or take his life their:”

d) “From Egypt drive her all-disgraced friend, or take his life there:”

e) Correct As Is

Antony and Cleopatra: Act III Scene XIII

Cell 4

Quote: “Antony only,that would make his will Lord of his reason. What

though you fled from that great face of war, whose several ranges Frightedeach other? Why should he follow?”

Summary: At Cleopatra’s palace, Enobarbus tells Cleopatra that the reason

Antony lost his battle was not because of her but, because he chose lust

over reason.

Reading Comprehension Question: Why did Antony lose his battle accordingto Cleopatra?

Vocabulary Question: “The itch of his affection should not then Have nick'd

his captainship;”

Affection most nearly means:a) Hate

b) Treasure

c) Fondness

d) HonestyDiscussion Question: Why do you think Antony lost his battle?

Grammar Question: “Is antony or we in Falt for this?!”

a) “Antony is or we in fault for this.”

b) “Is Antony or we in fault for this!”c) “Is Antony or we in fault for this?”

d) “Is Antony or we in fault for this,”

e) Correct As Is


Cell 5

Quote: “Do draw the inward quality after them, to suffer all alike. That he

should dream, knowing all measures, the full Caesar will answer hisemptiness”

Summary: Euphronius comes back and tells Antony the reply caesar gave.

Antony requests a one-on-one battle with Caesar. Enobarbus decides if he

should stay true to Antony or not. He decides to stay with Antony, so ifCaesar kills Antony, he could kill Caesar for revenge.

Reading Comprehension Question: What does Antony request?

Vocabulary Question: “The loyalty well held to fools does make Our faith

mere folly:”

Folly most nearly means:a) Lack of Sense

b) Lack of Power

c) Lack of Communication

d) Lack of LoveDiscussion Question: If you were Enobarbus would you stay true to Antony?

Grammar Question: “I'll write it! follow me.”

a) “I'll write it: follow me.”b) “I'll write it? Follow me?”

c) “I'll write it, follow me:”

d) “I'll write it! Follow me;”

e) Correct As Is


Cell 6

Quote: “He knows that you embrace not Antony As you did love, but as you

fear'd him”Summary: Thyreus tells Cleopatra that Caesar will give her a fair trial if she

betrays Antony. Thyreus tells Cleopatra that she loved Antony out of fear

more than love. Cleopatra tells Thyreus that she thinks of Antony as a god

to her.Reading Comprehension Question: Out of what does Cleopatra love Antony?

Vocabulary Question: “The scars upon your honour, therefore, he Does pity,

as constrained blemishes, Not as deserv'd.”

Blemishes most nearly mean:a) Friendships

b) Courages

c) Corrections

d) FlawsDiscussion Question: Would you betray the one you love for personal gain?

Grammar Question: “He is a god and know what is mostly right:”

a) “He is a god; And knows what is more right:”

b) “He is a god: And knows what are most right:”

c) “He is a god, and know what is most right?”d) “He is a god, and knows what is most right:”

e) Correct As Is

Antony Cleopatra

Act 3, Scene 12

Cell 1

Summary:

Octavius Caesar asks Dolabella if she knows Antony. She says he is the

schoolmaster, and that he doesn’t give a good impression. Euphronius, MarkAntony’s ambassador, enters the room and introduces himself. He compares

himself to Mark Antony, and puts himself down. Octavius Caesar asks him

to tell what he does, or what his office is.

Reading Comprehension:

Who is Euphronius?

Quote:Dolabella:

Caesar, ‘tis his school master:

An argument that he is plucked’d, when hither

He sends so poor a pinion off his wing,Which had superfluous kings for messengers

Not many moons gone by.

In the quote above, the word superfluous most closely means:

a) Admirable, criminalb) humorous, snarly

c) extra, excessive

d) Elevated, destroyed


Octavius

Dolabella

If you worked for a really rich person, would you feel inferior to them?

Consider the following quote and pick the best punctuation correction:"not many moons gone by."

a)not many, moons gone by.

b)not many moons have gone by.

c)moons gone by, not many.d)not many! moons gone by.

e) correct as is

Cell 2

Summary:

Euphronius talks about Antony. He says that although he is rich he still talks

to the “poor”. He says that Cleopatra confesses greatness and wants the

circle of the ptolemies for her heirs. Octavius Caesar says that he won’tlisten to what Antony wants and that Cleopatra won’t fall short of audience

or desire, and if she does, then Antony should be killed.


what does Euphronius think about antony?

Quote:

Euphronius:

Fortune pursue thee!

in the quote above, the word pursue most closely means:

a)kill

b)findc)attack

d)Chase


if you worked for someone and you knew they were a bad person, would youdefend them?

Euphronius

Consider the following quote and pick the best punctuation correction:

"Lord of his fortunes he salutes thee"a) Lord of his fortunes, he salutes thee

b) Lord of his fortunes. He salutes thee.

c) Fortune of lords he salutes thee.

d) He salutes the lord of fortunes.e) correct as is

Cell 3

Summary:

Octavius Caesar tells Thyreus to win Cleopatra over by giving her more thanshe needs. He tells him to watch how Antony becomes “his flaw”. Thyreus

agrees to do so.

Reading Comprehension:What does octavius caesar tell Thyreus?

Quote:

Octavius Caesar:the ne'er touch'd vestal

in the quote above the word vestal most closely means:

a) tableb) hope

c) pure

d) nail


do you think what they are doing is correct?


"And what thou think'st his very action speaks"a) And what thou think'st, his very action speaks.

b) What do you think?

c) And what thou think'st; his very action speaks.

d) And what? thou think'st his very action speaks.e) correct as is

Act 13

Cell 4

Summary:

Cleopatra asks Domitius Enobarbus what they should do, and he says theyshould think and die. She asks who is to blame and he says Antony is.


What does Domitius Emobarbus say they should do?

Quote:

Domitius Enobarbus:

Frighted each other? why should he follow?

in the quote above the word frighted most closely means:

a)scared

b)deadc)tall

d)short


would you blame antony?


"and leave his navy gazing."

a) and leave, his navy gazing.b) and leave. His navy gazing.

Domitius Enobarbus

c) And Leave His Navy Gazing.

d) and leave; his navy gazing.

correct as is

Cell 5

Summary:

Antony asks Euphronius about Octavius Caesar’s answer. Antony says that

the queen will have courtesy, and give them up. He then orders Euphronius

to kill him (Antony).

Reading Comprehension

what will the queen have?

Quote:

Mark Antony:

The queen shall then have courtesy,

so she will yield us up

in the quote above the word courtesy most closely means:

a) evil

b) bunny

c) smartd) politeness


were you surprised at Mark Antony's answer?

"the queen shall then have courtesy, so she will yield us up"

a) The queen shall then have courtesy; so she will yield us up.

b) The queen shall, then, have courtesy, so she will, yield us up.c) The queen shall then have. Courtesy so she will yield us up.

d) The queen shall have then courtesy and will yield us.

e) Correct as is

Anton

Cell 6

Summary:

Cleopatra inquires Antony’s death. Antony asks her to tell him that he has

youth, and that everyone may notice that he may be a coward. He says to

tell him to fight him, and then says he’ll write it to him.


according to Antony, what does octavius caesar have?

Quote:

Domitius Enobarbus:

A parcel of their fortunes; and things outward

in the quote above, the word parcel most closely means:

a) Rabbit

b) Rainbow

c) Package

d) Clover


do you think that octavius caesar is a coward?

"Do draw the inward quality after them"

a) Do draw the inward. Quality, after them!

b) Do draw the inward quality; after them!

c) Do draw the inward quality. After them.d) Do draw the inward quality...after them.

e) correct as is.

Antony

Cell 1: Alexandria. Cleopatra’s palace.

Quote: Thyreus

Shall I say to Caesar what you require of him? For he partly begs to bedesired to give. It would much please him, that of his fortunes you should

make a staff to lean upon: but it would warm his spirits, to hear from me

you had left Antony, and put yourself under his shrowd, the universal

landlord.Cleopatra

What’s your name?

Thyreus

My name is Thyreus.

CleopatraMost kind messenger, say to great Caesar this: in deputation I kiss his

conquering hand: tell him, I am prompt to lay my crown at his feet, and

there to kneel: tell him from his all-obeying breath I hear the doom of

Egypt.

Summary: Thyreus sends a message from Caesar that he wants Cleopatra

to give in and come under his rule and protection. Caesar wants her to

forget about Antony because he is more powerful. Cleopatra says that she isquick to submit to Caesar and she knows he could destroy Egypt.

Reading Comprehension: Does Cleopatra rebel against Caesar or does she

submit to his power?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word deputation most closely means:

a) sadness

b)representation

c)joy

d)quickness

Discussion: Should Cleopatra be giving in that easily to Caesar?

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide

whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. Give me

grace to my duty lay on yours hand.a) Give me grace: to lay my duty on your hand.

b) Give me grace, to lay my duty on your hand.

c)Me give grace to lay duty my on your hand.

d) Give me grace to lay my duty on your hand.e) correct as is


Quote: Cleopatra

Your Caesar’s father oft, when he hath mused of taking kingdoms in,bestow’d his lips on that unworthy place, as it rain’d kisses.

Re-enter MARK ANTONY and DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS

Mark Antony

Favours, by Jove that thunders! What art thou, fellow?Thyreus

One that but performs the bidding of the fullest man, and worthiest to

have command obey’d.

Domitius Enobarbus[aside] You will be whipp’d.

Mark Antony

Approach, there! Ah, you kite! Now, gods and devils! Authority melts

from me: of late, when I cried ‘Ho!’ Like boys unto a muss, kings would start

forth, and cry ‘Your will?’ Have you no ears? I am Antony yet.

Enter Attendants

Take hence this Jack, and whip him

Summary: Cleopatra praises Caesar’s power in conquering other kingdoms.

When Mark Antony enters he asks about who Thyreus is. Thyreus replies

that he is a messenger sent from Caesar. Mark Antony gets angry that

Cleopatra was bargaining with him and has his attendants whip Thyreus.

Reading comprehension: Why does Mark Antony have Thyreus whipped?

Vocabulary: In the quote above mused most closely means…

a) thoughtb)dreamt

c)cried

d)asked

Discussion: Do you think Mark Antony is being a little brash by having

Thyreus whipped?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. ”’Tis better

a lion’s whelp, playing with, than with an old one dying.”a)’Tis better playing with: a lions whelp, than with an old one dying.

b)’Tis better playing, an old one, than with a lions whelp.

c)’Tis better playing with a lion’s whelp than with an old one dying.

d)’Tis better a lion’s whelp than an old one dying, playing with.e)correct as is


Quote: Mark Antony

Moon and stars! Whip him. Were’t twenty of the greatest tributariesthat do acknowledge Caesar, should I find them so saucy with the hand of

she here,-- what’s her name, since she was Cleopatra? Whip him, fellows,

till, like a boy, you see him cringe his face, and whine aloud for mercy: take

him hence.Thyreus

Mark Antony!

Mark Antony

Tug him away: being Whipp’d, bring him again: this Jack of Caesar’sshall bear us an errand to him.

Exuent Attendants with THYREUS

You were half blasted ere I know you: ha! Have I my pillow left unpress’d inRome, forborne the getting of a lawful race, and by a gem of women, to be

abused by one that looks on feeders?

Cleopatra

My good lord,--

Summary: Mark Antony is getting worked up, and he tells his attendants to

whip Thyreus until he cries and yells for mercy like a little boy. Then when

Thyreus is dragged away Antony talks to Cleopatra and scorns her saying

that she has been conniving since he met her, and she has abused him bygoing behind his back and bargaining with Thyreus.

Reading comprehension: Why is Mark Antony so mad?

Vocabulary: In the quote above forborne most closely means…

a) avoid, cease

b) help, stab

c) kill, kiss

d) start, pretend

Discussion: What do you think will happen between Mark Antony and

Cleopatra?

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text and decidewhether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. ”’Tis your

noblest course, wisdom and fortune cumbating together, if that the formur

dare but what it can, no chance may shake it.”

a)’Tis your noblest course, wisdom and fortune combating together, if thatthe former dare but what it can, no chance may shake it.”

b) ‘Tis your noblest course, wisdom and fortune combating together, if that

the former dare but what it can: no chance may shake it.

c) ’Tis your noblest course wisdom and fortune combating together, if thatthe former dare but what it can no chance may shake it.

d) ’Tis your noblest course, wisdom and fortune combating together, if that

the former dare but what it can, no chance may shake it?

e)correct as is


Cleopatra Wherefore is this?

Mark Antony

To let a fellow that will take rewards and say ‘God quit you!’ be

familiar with my playfellow, your hand; this kingly seal and plighter of highhearts! O, that I were upon the hill of Basan, to outroar the horned herd! For

I have savage cause; and to proclaim it civilly, were like a halter’d neck

which does the hangman thank for being yare about him.

Summary: Mark Antony is frustrated with Cleopatra and continues insulting

her saying that the gods have made her lose all her judgment. He says that

the gods laugh at them. Cleopatra does not want to continue in this

argument. Antony continues to chastise her and tell her how angry he is.

Reading comprehension: Who does Mark Antony say made Cleopatra lose

her judgment?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word Playfellow most closely means…a) a pancake in syrup

b) a Caesar in old age

c)a cat in summer

d)a companion in amusementDiscussion: Do you think that Cleopatra deserves the verbal beating she is

receiving?

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text and decidewhether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “I am sure,

though you can guess what temperance should being, you know not what it

is.”

a) I am sure, though you can guess what temperance should be, you know

not what it is.

b) I am sure, though you can guess what temperance should been, you

know not what it is.

c) I am sure, though you can guess what temperance should being, youknow not what it is?

d) I am sure; though you can guess what temperance should be; you know

not what it is

e)correct as is


Quote: Re-enter Attendants with Thyreus

Is he whipp’d?

First attendant

Soundly, my lord.Mark Antony

Cried he? and begg’d a’ pardon?

First Attendant

He did ask a favour.Mark Antony

If that thy father live, let him repent thou wast his daughter; and be

thou sorry to follow Caesar in his triumph, since thou hast been whipp’d for

following him: henceforth the white hand of a lady fever thee, shake thou to

look on’t. Get thee back to Caesar, tell him thy entertainment: look, thousay he makes me angry with him; for he seems proud and disdainful,

harping on what I am, not that he knew I was: he makes me angry; and at

this time most easy ‘tis to do’t, when my good stars, that were my former

guides, have left their orbs. And shot their fires into the abysm of hell. If hemislike my speech and what is done, tell him he has Hipparchus, my

enfranchised bondman, whom he may at pleasure whip, or hang, or torture,

as he shall like, to quit me: urge it thou: hence with thy stripes begone!

Summary: Thyreus returns, and Mark Antony checks with his attendants to

see if he was whipped well enough. The attendant says he has. Mark Antony

tells Thyreus that he should be sorry for following Caesar. He gives him

instructions to tell Caesar that he is angry because Caesar is playing with

him and being so proud. Also Thyreus should tell him about hisentertainment (the whipping).

Reading comprehension: What does Mark Antony instruct Thyreus to do?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word enfranchised most closely

means…

a)liked

b)chained

c)freed

d)smart

Discussion: Do you think Caesar will do something in retort to Mark

Antony’s actions?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “Alack our

terrene moon, is now eclipsed; and it portends alone the fall of Antony!”

a) Alack our terrene moon! is now eclipsed; and it portends alone the fall ofAntony

b) Alack, our terrene moon is now eclipsed; and it portends alone the fall of

Antony!

c) Alack our terrene moon; is now eclipsed; and it portends alone the fall ofAntony!

d) Alack our terrene moon, is now eclipsed; and it portends alone the fall of

Antony?

e)correct as is


Mark AntonyCold-hearted toward me?

Cleopatra

Ah, dear if I be so, from my cold heart let heaven engender hail, and

poison it in the source; and the first stone drop in my neck: as itdetermines, so dissolve my life! The next Caesarian smite! Till by degrees

the memory of my womb, together with my brave Egyptians all, by the

discandying of this pelleted storm, lie graveless, till the flies and gnats of

Nile have buried them for prey!Mark Antony

I am satisfied. Caesar sits down in Alexandria; where I will oppose his

fate. Our force by land hath nobly held; our sever’d navy too have knit

again, and fleet, threatening most sea-like. Where hast thou been, myheart? Dost thou hear, lady? IF from the field I shall return once more to

kiss these lips, I will appear in blood; I and my sword will earn our chronicle:

there’s hope in’t yet.

Cleopatra

That’s brave, my lord!Mark Antony

I will be treble-sinew’d , hearted, breathed, and fight maliciously: for

when mine hours were nice and lucky, men did ransom lives of me for jest;

but now I’ll set my teeth, and send to darkness all that stop me. Come let’shave one other gaudy night: call to me all my sad captains; fill our bowls

once more; let’s mock the midnight bell.

Summary: Mark Antony is at first depressed about the situation and saysthat he foresees his falling by Caesar. Cleopatra convinces him that they

should fight against Caesar. Antony regains his confidence and reminds

himself that his army has held so he decides to fight on with all his heart.

Reading comprehension: Who convinces Mark Antony to fight again?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word discandying most closely means…

a)beating

b)strengthening

c)dissolvingd)firing

Discussion: Do you think that Cleopatra really helps Antony or is she just a

nice looking nuisance?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “To flatter

Caesar, would you mingle eyes with one that ties his points?”a) To flatter Caesar, would you, mengle eyes with one that ties his points?

b) To flatter Caesar, would you mingle eyes with one that ties his points!

c) To flatter Caesar: would you mingle eyes with one that ties his points?

d) To flatter caesar, would you mingle eyes with one that ties his points?e)correct as is

Cell #7: Alexandria. Cleopatra’s palace.

Quote: Cleopatra

It’s my birth-day: I had thought to have held it poor: but, since my

lord is Antony again, I will be Cleopatra.

Mark AntonyWe will yet do well.

Cleopatra

Call all his noble captains to my lord.

Mark AntonyDo so, we’ll speak to them; and tonight I’ll force the wine peep

through their scars. Come on, my queen; there’s sap in’t yet. The next time

I do fight, I’ll make death love me; for I will contend even with his patient

scythe.Exeunt all but Domitius Enobarbus

Domitius Enobarbus

Now he’ll outstare the lightning. To be furious is to be frighted out of

fear; and in that mood the dove will peck the estridge; and I see still, adiminution in our captain’s brain restores his heart; when valor preys on

reason it eats the sword it fights with. I will seek some way to leave him.

Summary: Cleopatra reminds Antony that it is her birthday and he replies

that it’s going to be a good birthday. Antony calls all the captains of thearmy to speak to Cleopatra and him. Antony tells Cleopatra that there is still

good in what’s going on and that death itself will envy him because he has

killed so many people. Enobarbus says aside that he is going to desert

Antony.

Reading comprehension: Who does Antony say will be jealous of him?

Vocabulary: In the quote above the word diminution most closely means…a)fighting

b)eating

c)sawing

d)lessening

Discussion: Do you think that Antony is aspiring to too much by saying he

will have a great victory?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “Shall, I

say to Caesar, what, you require of him?”a) Shall I say to Caesar what you rekuire of him?

b) Shall: I say to Caesar, what, you require of him

c) Shall I say to Caesar what you require of him?

d) Shall, I say to Caesar, what, you require of him!e)correct as is

Cell #1: Act Three, Scene XIII, Alexandria. Cleopatra’s Palace.

THYREUSHe knows that you embrace not Antony

As you did love, but as you fear'd him.

CLEOPATRAO!

THYREUS

The scars upon your honour, therefore, he

Does pity, as constrained blemishes,Not as deserved.

CLEOPATRA

He is a god, and knowsWhat is most right: mine honour was not yielded,

But conquer'd merely.

Summary: Thyreus claims that Caesar will not hurt Cleopatra’s kingdom ifshe will abandon Mark Antony. She agrees, saying she loved Antony more

out of fear.

Reading Comprehension: Who does Cleopatra love best?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word blemishes most closely means

A. BlotchesB. Graffiti

C. Problems

D. Toads

E. Men

Discussion: Has Cleopatra just betrayed Antony?

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text and decidewhether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. But it

raises greater the war between that of he and his discretion.

A. But it raises the greater war between he and his discretion.B. But it raises the greater war between him and his discretion.

C. But it raises greater war between him and his discretion.

D. But it raises greater war between he and his discretion.

E. Correct as is


DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS[Aside] To be sure of that,

I will ask Antony. Sir, sir, thou art so leaky,

That we must leave thee to thy sinking, for

Thy dearest quit thee.

Exit

Summary: Domitius Enobarbus listens in on Cleo’s conversation and

believes she has said some things about Antony that he needs to hear.

Reading Comprehension: What does Domitius Enobarbus hear?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word leaky most closely means

A. Faulty on a testB. Holey with cheese

C. Careless with secrets

D. Happy from bliss

E. Troubled by disaster

Discussion: What will Domitius Enobarbus do?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. Come,

down into the boat.

A. Come down into the boat.

B. Come down, into the boat.

C. Come; down into the boat.D. Come down into: the boat.

E. Correct as is


CLEOPATRA

Most kind messenger,

Say to great Caesar this: in deputation

I kiss his conquering hand: tell him, I am promptTo lay my crown at 's feet, and there to kneel:

Tell him from his all-obeying breath I hear

The doom of Egypt.

THYREUS

'Tis your noblest course.

Wisdom and fortune combating together,

If that the former dare but what it can,No chance may shake it. Give me grace to lay

My duty on your hand.

CLEOPATRA

Your Caesar's father oft,When he hath mused of taking kingdoms in,

Bestow'd his lips on that unworthy place,

As it rain'd kisses.

Summary: Cleopatra is willing to side with Caesar.

Reading Comprehension: What has Cleopatra just agreed to?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word deputation most closely means

A. defeat

B. delegationC. death

D. demography

E. destruction

Discussion: What do you think this decision by Cleopatra will lead to?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. They arehis shards and he is their beetle.

A. They are his shards and he their beetle.

B. They are his shards, and he has become their beetle.

C. They are of his shards, and he of their beetle.D. They are his shards, and he their beetle.

E. Correct as is


MARK ANTONYFavours, by Jove that thunders!

What art thou, fellow?

THYREUS

One that but performsThe bidding of the fullest man, and worthiest

To have command obey'd.

DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS[Aside] You will be whipp'd.

MARK ANTONY

Approach, there! Ah, you kite! Now, godsand devils!

Authority melts from me: of late, when I cried 'Ho!'

Like boys unto a muss, kings would start forth,

And cry 'Your will?' Have you no ears? I amAntony yet.

Enter Attendants

Take hence this Jack, and whip him.

Summary: Mark Antony busts in and accuses Cleopatra of betrayal. What a

soap-opera.

Reading Comprehension: Who will be whipped? Who has just entered?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word Ho most closely means

A. flibbertigibbet

B. prostitute

C. HeyD. Harpy

E. God

Discussion: Who’s going to win this confrontation?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. News my

good lord, from Rome.

A. News my good lord from Rome.

B. News, my good lord from Rome.

C. News, my good lord, from Rome.

D. News: my good lord from Rome.E. Correct as is


MARK ANTONY

You have been a boggler ever:

But when we in our viciousness grow hard--

O misery on't!--the wise gods seel our eyes;In our own filth drop our clear judgments; make us

Adore our errors; laugh at's, while we strut

To our confusion.

CLEOPATRA

O, is't come to this?

MARK ANTONYI found you as a morsel cold upon

Dead Caesar's trencher; nay, you were a fragment

Of Cneius Pompey's; besides what hotter hours,

Unregister'd in vulgar fame, you haveLuxuriously pick'd out: for, I am sure,

Though you can guess what temperance should be,

You know not what it is.

CLEOPATRAWherefore is this?

Summary: Mark Antony accuses Cleopatra of various crimes.

Reading Comprehension: Who is angry?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word seel most closely means

A. sew closed

B. glue stickilyC. bite soppily

D. scratch cruelly

E. destroy partially

Discussion: Why did Cleopatra swear her love to Caesar?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. Grates methe sum.

A. Grates me: the sum.

B. Grates me; the sum.

C. Grates me, the sum.D. Grates me? The sum.

E. Correct as is


CLEOPATRAHave you done yet?

MARK ANTONY

Alack, our terrene moonIs now eclipsed; and it portends alone

The fall of Antony!

CLEOPATRAI must stay his time.

MARK ANTONY

To flatter Caesar, would you mingle eyes

With one that ties his points?

CLEOPATRA

Not know me yet?

Summary: Mark Antony explains how he has just lost his battle, and

accuses Cleopatra of siding with Caesar for safety.

Reading Comprehension: Has Mark Antony won or lost his battle?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word terrene most closely means

A. terrible

B. empty

C. pretty

D. seriousE. earthy

Discussion: If you were in Antony’s position, would you accuse Cleopatra?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. On! There

pass along!

A. On there: pass along!

B. On there; pass along!

C. On there, pass along!

D. On there. Pass along!

E. Correct as is


MARK ANTONYCold-hearted toward me?

CLEOPATRA

Ah, dear, if I be so,From my cold heart let heaven engender hail,

And poison it in the source; and the first stone

Drop in my neck: as it determines, so

Dissolve my life! The next Caesarion smite!

Till by degrees the memory of my womb,Together with my brave Egyptians all,

By the discandying of this pelleted storm,

Lie graveless, till the flies and gnats of Nile

Have buried them for prey!

MARK ANTONY

I am satisfied.

Caesar sits down in Alexandria; whereI will oppose his fate. Our force by land

Hath nobly held; our sever'd navy too

Have knit again, and fleet, threatening most sea-like.

Where hast thou been, my heart? Dost thou hear, lady?If from the field I shall return once more

To kiss these lips, I will appear in blood;

I and my sword will earn our chronicle:

There's hope in't yet.

CLEOPATRA

That's my brave lord!

Summary: Cleopatra explains that she wasn’t betraying Mark Antony, andhe is satisfied. He has already organized his fleet, and they are readying to

attack Caesar again.

Reading Comprehension: Who is satisfied?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word pelleted most closely means

A. hailed uponB. rained under

C. heavily dried

D. twisted by tornado

E. blown by hurricane

Discussion: If you were in Antony’s position, would you attack the all-

mighty Romans?

Grammar: Consider the following sentence from the text and decidewhether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. Know,

worthy Pompey, That what they do delay, they not deny.

A. Know that, worthy Pompey, That what they do delay and they not deny.B. Know worthy Pompey, That what they do delay because they not deny.

C. Know, worthy Pompey, That what not they say they claim do delay they

not deny.

D. Know: worthy Pompey, That what they do delay, they not deny.

E. Correct as is


DOMITIUS ENOBARBUSNow he'll outstare the lightning. To be furious,

Is to be frighted out of fear; and in that mood

The dove will peck the estridge; and I see still,

A diminution in our captain's brain

Restores his heart: when valour preys on reason,It eats the sword it fights with. I will seek

Some way to leave him.

Summary: Domitius Enobarbus thinks Mark Antony is losing his wits, so heplans to get away from Antony soon, before Enobarbus is in harms’ way.

Reading Comprehension: Will Enobarbus stick with Antony for long?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word estridge most closely means

A. big bird

B. worm

C. caesarD. chick

E. duck

Discussion: If you were in Domitius Enobarbus’s position, would you ditch

Mark Antony?


whether one of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. Trouble

yourselves with this no further and I pray you, should you hasten your

generals after?

A. Trouble yourselves no further and pray you, hasten your generals

afterwards.

B. Trouble yourselves no further: pray you, hasten your generals after.C. I say trouble yourselves no further; pray you, hasten your generals after.

D. Trouble yourselves no further. Pray you, shall you hasten your generals

after?

E. Correct as is

Antony & Cleopatra

Act IV, scene i & ii

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QUOTE

Octavius Caesar: He calls me boy; and chides, as he had power

To beat me out of Egypt; my messenger

He hath whipp’d with rods; dares me to personal combat, SUMMARY

Octavius Caesar is at his camp and reads a letter from Antony to his army.

He laughs in

amusement at this battle his enemy has challenged him to. READING COMPREHENSION

What is Octavius Caesar’s reaction to the letter he has received from

Antony?

VOCABULARY

“He calls me boy; and chides, as he had power...” In the quote above, the word chides most closely means

A. mock with curious insistence

B. scold with mild disapproval

C. declare with angry intemperance D. somewhat approve with a wink

DISCUSSION QUESTION

What do you think the outcome of this battle will be?

MISTAKEN SENTENCE “I have many other ways to die. In the meantime I laugh at his challenge.”

Consider the sentence from the text and decide whether one of the choices

is better of it is correct as is.

A. I have many other ways to die. In the meantime, laugh at his challenge.

B. I have many other ways to die; meantime

Laugh at his challenge.

C. Laugh at his challenge for I have many other ways to die! D. Have I many other ways to die? Meantime, I laugh at his challenge.

E. correct as is

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QUOTE

Octavius Caesar: Let our best heads

Know, that to-morrow the last of many battles We mean to fight: within our files there are,

Of those that served Mark Antony but late,

Enough to fetch him in.

SUMMARY

Mecaenas advices Octavius Caesar to take advantage of Antony’s anger.Octavius Caesar tells his officer to inform their men about the battle they will

fight tomorrow.

READING COMPREHENSION

Does Mecaenas encourage or discourage Octavius Caesar from the battlewith Antony?

VOCABULARY

“Make boot of his distraction: never anger Made good guard for itself.”

In the quote above, the word boot most closely means A. notable

B. priority

C. shoe

D. profit

DISCUSSION QUESTION In what ways can anger be a distraction?

MISTAKEN SENTENCE

“Caesar must think,

When one so great begins to rage, he’s hunted Even to falling.”



A. Caesar must think: When one so great begins to rage, he’s hunted

Until he falls.

B. Caesar, think!

He who is hunted even to falling begins to rage.

C. Caesar must think,

When one so great begins to rage,

Is he hunted even to falling? D. You must think, Caesar:

When one so great begins to rage, he’s hunted

Even to fall.

E. correct as is

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QUOTE

Mark Antony: He will not fight with me, Domitius.

Domitius Enobarbus: No. Mark Antony: Why should he not?

Domitius Enobarbus: He thinks, being twenty times of better fortune,

He is twenty men to one.

SUMMARY In Cleopatra’s palace, Mark Antony and his most loyal supporter, Domitius

Enobarbus, discuss the battle that is expected to take place. Domitius

Enobarbus says that Octavius Caesar is so sure of a victory that he might

not even want to fight. READING COMPREHENSION

Why might Octavius Caesar consider not going into combat with Antony?

VOCABULARY

“I’ll strike, and cry ‘Take all.’”

In the quote above, the word strike most closely means A. announce

B. race

C. attack

D. surprise DISCUSSION QUESTION

If you were in Caesar’s position and so sure of triumph, would you go along

with the fight just to rub success in the face of your enemy, or would you

not even waste your time and energy? Why?

MISTAKEN SENTENCE “Tomorrow soldier,

By sea and land I’ll fight!”


is better of it is correct as is. A. To-morrow, soldier,

By sea and land I’ll fight:

B. To-morrow, soldier,

I’ll fight: by sea and land C. Soldier, tomorrow

By sea and land, I will fight.

D. Tomorrow, soldier,

By sea and by land, I shall fight: E. correct as is

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QUOTE Mark Antony: Well said; come on. . .

Give me thy hand,

Thou hast been rightly honest;--so hast thou--

Thou,--and thou,--and thou:--you have served me well, And kings have been your fellows.

SUMMARY

The two men recess to a nice meal. Then, Mark Antony randomly

compliments his servants, thanking them for their faithful service. READING COMPREHENSION

Who does Mark Antony address his kind words to?

VOCABULARY

“Let’s to-night be bounteous at our meal.” In the quote above, the word bounteous most closely means

A. plentiful

B. careless

C. polite

D. gluttonous DISCUSSION QUESTION

Do you think Mark Antony’s servers know what all this talk is about?

MISTAKEN SENTENCE

“Call forth my household servants: let’s be

Bounteous at our meal to-night.”

Consider the sentence from the text and decide whether one of the choicesis better of it is correct as is.

A. Let’s to-night be bounteous at our meal:

Call forth my household servants!

B. Bounteous at our meal tonight, let us be. Call forth my household servants.

C. Call forth my household servants: let’s to-night

Be bounteous at our meal.

D. Call for my servants household: let us be Bounteous at tonight’s meal.

E. correct as is

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QUOTE Domitius Enobarbus: [Aside to Cleopatra] ‘Tis one of those odd

tricks which sorrow shoots

Out of the mind.

SUMMARY Cleopatra, who is also present at the table is confused with all of Mark

Antony’s talk. Domitius Enobarbus explains to her that it is one of Mark

Antony’s strange ways to release sorrow.

READING COMPREHENSION How does Cleopatra react to Mark Antony’s speech?

VOCABULARY

“ ‘Tis one of those odd tricks which sorrow shoots out of the mind.”

In the quote above, the word shoots most closely means A. forces out

B. fires

C. escapes

D. feels suddenly

DISCUSSION QUESTION What do you think is Mark Antony’s purpose with all his sweet talk?

MISTAKEN SENTENCE

"What means this!"



A. What does this mean?

B. This means what! C. What means that?

D.What means this?

E. correct as is

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QUOTE Mark Antony: And thou art honest too.

I wish I could be made so many men,

And all of you be clapp’d up together in

An Antony, that I might do you service

So good as you have done. SUMMARY

Mark Antony continues his kind remarks. He says that he wishes they could

all become one Antony, and he become many men to serve them as well as

they serve him. READING COMPREHENSION

What wish does Mark Antony have for his servants?

VOCABULARY

“Well, my good fellows, wait on me to-night: Scant not my cups;” In the quote above, the word scant most closely means

A. abundant

B. inadequate

C. conceal D. preserve

DISCUSSION QUESTION

What do you think is going through the minds of Mark Antony’s servers?

MISTAKEN SENTENCE

“Make as much of me As when mine empire was your fellow too,

And suffer’d my command.”


is better of it is correct as is. A. Make much of me

As when my empire was your fellow too,

And suffered my command.

B. Make of me much: Mine empire was your fellow,

Too, as when suffer’d my command.

C. As when mine empire was your fellow,

And suffer’d my command: Make as much of me.

D. Make as much of me

As when your fellow too was mine empire,

And my command suffer’d.

E. correct as is

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QUOTE

Mark Antony: Tend me to-night; May be it is the period of your duty:

Haply you shall not see me more;. . .

I look on you

As one that takes his leave. Mine honest friends, I turn you not away; but, like a master

Married to your good service, stay till death:”

SUMMARY

Cleopatra still doesn’t understand. Domitius Enobarbus responds saying that

Mark Antony wants to make his followers cry. Mark Antony implores his servants to

remain at his side

for the night and make the most of their duties toward him because they

may soon have a new master to serve and never see him again. READING COMPREHENSION

What is Mark Antony’s purpose with all his nice talk to his servants?

VOCABULARY

“A mangled shadow: perchance to-morrow You’ll serve another master.” In the quote above, the word mangled most closely means

A. disfigured

B. exaggerated

C. misunderstood

D. perfect

DISCUSSION QUESTION Do you think Mark Antony’s servants take their master’s words seriously?

Would you react tearfully, as did the servant?

MISTAKEN SENTENCE

“I ask no more to-night, tend me two hours. And the gods yield you for it.”



A. Tend me to-night two hours, I ask no more, And the gods yield you for’t!

B. The gods yield you for I ask no more,

Tend me tonight two hours!

C. Tend me to-night two hours, no more I ask the gods yield you.

D. I ask you for’t, no more:

Two hours to-night tend me, and gods yield you.

E. correct as is

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QUOTE

Domitius Enobarbus: What mean you, sir,

To give them this discomfort? Look, they weep;

And I, an ass, am onion-eyed: for shame, Transform us not to women.”

SUMMARY

Domitius Enobarbus asks Mark Antony why he wants to bring them all to

tears. Mark Antony cheerfully answers that he doesn’t mean to make them all gloomy.

He spoke for

comfort and to let them know that he is expecting a victory in tomorrow’s

battle. Then,

Mark Antony invites him to continue their meal. READING COMPREHENSION

What does Mark Antony answer to Domitius Enobarbus’ request to stop with

all his emotional talk?

VOCABULARY “My hearty friends, You take me in too dolorous a sense;”

In the quote above, the word dolorous most closely means

A. serious

B. agressive C. sorrowful

D. bewildering

DISCUSSION QUESTION

Domitius Enobarbus says, “Transform us not to women” because he doesn’twant to cry. Do you think women are viewed as more emotional (and more

likely to express these feelings through tears) than men? Why?

MISTAKEN SENTENCE

“Let’s drown consideration, And come to supper.”



A. Come to supper. Let’s drown consideration. B. Let’s to supper, come,

And drown consideration.

C. Come, let us supper,

and consideration drown. D. Let’s come to supper!

And consideration, drown.

E. correct as is


1. Act IV Scene I: A letter from Antony

OCTAVIUS CAESARHe calls me boy; and chides, as he had power

To beat me out of Egypt; my messenger

He hath whipp'd with rods; dares me to personal combat

Summary

Octavius Caesar receives a letter from Antony, in which Antony says he has

whipped the Caesar’s messenger and challenges Caesar to personal combat.

Octavius Caesar laughs at the challenge.


Who is older, Antony or Caesar?

Vocabulary

“He calls me boy; and chides, as he had power…”

In the quote above the word chides most closely means

a) accuses

b) pretends c) boasts

d) scolds

Discussion QuestionWhy does Caesar laugh at the challenge?

Grammar



“Caesar to Antony, let the old ruffian know I have many other ways to die,meantime laugh at this challenge.”

a) “Caesar to Antony, let the old ruffian know, I have many other ways to

die, meantime I laugh at this challenge.”b) “Caesar to Antony! let the old ruffian know this:I have many other ways

to die, meantime laugh at his challenge.”

c) “Caesar to Antony: let the old ruffian now have many other ways to die;

meantime I laugh at his challenge.”d) “Caesar to Antony: let the old ruffian know I have many other ways to

die; meantime laugh at his challenge.”

e) correct as is

2. Act IV Scene I: Caesar must think

MECAENAS

Give him no breath, but nowMake boot of his distraction: never anger

Made good guard for itself.

Summary

Mecaenas advises Octavius Caesar to take advantage of Antony’s anger and

attack him with the army.


What does Mecaenas suggest?

Vocabulary

“Make boot of his distraction”In the quote above make boot most closely means

a) ride stang

b) take advantage

c) choose carefully d) learn secretly

Discussion QuestionWhy is Antony mad?

Grammar



“Caesar must think! when one so great begineth to rage he's hunted even to

falling.”

a) “Caesar must think, when one so great begins to rage, he's hunted even

to falling.”

b) “Caesar must think: when one so great begins to rage, he's hunted even

to falling.”c) “Caesar must think; when one is so great begins to rage he's hunted even

to falling.”

d) “Caesar must think, when one so great begineth to rage, he'd be hunted

even to falling.”e) correct as is

3. Act IV Scene I: Poor Antony!

OCTAVIUS CAESAR

Let our best heads

Know, that to-morrow the last of many battles

We mean to fight: within our files there are,

Of those that served Mark Antony but late,Enough to fetch him in… Poor Antony!

SummaryOctavius Caesar takes Mecaenas’s advice and decides to attack Antony’s

army the next day. Caesar’s army contains many soldiers who deserted

Antony. Caesar is confident Antony will be beaten.


Will Octavius Caesar fight Antony one-on-one?

Vocabulary

“…within our files there are... enough to fetch him in.”In the quote above the word fetch most closely means

a) capture

b) leave

c) refuse d) throw

Discussion Question

Why did Antony’s soldiers desert him and come to Caesar?

Grammar



“See it done: and feast the army; we have store to do't, and they haveearn'd the waste.”

a) “See it done, and feast the army; we have stored to do't, they have

earn'd the waste.”b) “See it done and feast the army; we have stored to't, and they have

earn'd the waste.”

c) “See it done - feast the army; we have store to do't, they have earn'd the

waste.”d) “See it done - and feast the army; we have store to do't, they have

earn'd the waste.”

e) correct as is

4. Act IV Scene II: Cleopatra’s palace

DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS

He thinks, being twenty times of better fortune,

He is twenty men to one.

Summary

Mark Antony is told that Caesar will not fight him in personal combat

because he thinks he is stronger than Antony.


Why does Caesar refuse to fight Antony?

Vocabulary“He thinks, being twenty times of better fortune,

He is twenty men to one.”

In the quote above the word fortune most closely means

a) wealth b) paucity

c) plentitude

d) dearth

Discussion QuestionWhy is Caesar “twenty times of better fortune”?

Grammar



“He won’t fight with me! Domitius?”

a) “He will’nt fight me Domitius.”

b) “He will not fight me, Domitius?”

c) “He will’st not fight with me, Domitius?”d) “He will not fight with me, Domitius.”

e) correct as is

5. Act IV Scene II: Tomorrow

MARK ANTONY

To-morrow, soldier,

By sea and land I'll fight: or I will live,Or bathe my dying honour in the blood

Shall make it live again.

SummaryAntony says that tomorrow he will fight Caesar’s army, whether he lives or

dies.


Does Antony receive the message the same day that Caesar sent it?

Vocabulary

“…let’s to-night be bounteous at our meal.”

In the quote above the word bounteous most closely means a) sparse, stingy

b) giving, plentiful

c) misanthropic, mean

d) altruistic, generous

Discussion Question

Is Antony as confident of winning as Caesar is? Why or why not?

GrammarConsider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one of the


“I’ll strike and cry ‘Take all.’”

a) “I’ll strike, and cry take all!”

b) “I’ll strike, and cry ‘Take all.’”

c) “I strike, and cry ‘Take all.’”d) “I strik’d and cry ‘take all.’”

e) correct as is

6. Act IV Scene II: Antony thanks his soldiers

MARK ANTONYTend me to-night;

May be it is the period of your duty:

Haply you shall not see me more; or if,

A mangled shadow: perchance to-morrowYou'll serve another master. I look on you

As one that takes his leave. Mine honest friends,

I turn you not away; but, like a master

Married to your good service, stay till death:Tend me to-night two hours, I ask no more,

And the gods yield you for't!

Summary

Antony thanks his soldiers and says this might be his last time with them

because tomorrow he might die.

Reading Comprehension QuestionWhat does Antony ask for?

Vocabulary

“Scant not my cups; and make as much of meAs when mine empire was your fellow too,

And suffer'd my command.”

In the quote above the word scant most closely means

a) embellish b) consume

c) stipulate

d) diminish

Discussion Question

Why does Antony give this unhappy speech?

Grammar



“Give me thy hand, thou hast been rightly honest; - so hast thou; - thou, -and thou, - and thou: - you have served me well, and kings have been your

fellows.”

a) “Giveth thou me thy hand! Thou hast been rightly honest - so hast thou -thou, - and thou, - and thou - you have served me well, and kings have

been your fellows.”

b) “Give me thou a hand, thou hast been rightly honest - so hast thou - thou

- and thou - and thou - you have served me well, and kings have been your

fellows.”c) “Give me thy hand, thou has been rightly honest; so hast thou; thou, and

thou, and thou: you have served me well, and kings have been your

fellows.”

d) “Give me thy hand, thou hast been rightly honest - so hast thou - thou, -and thou - and thou - you have served me well and kings have been your

fellows.”

e) correct as is

7. Act IV Scene II: They weep

DOMITIUS ENOBARBUSWhat mean you, sir,

To give them this discomfort? Look, they weep;

And I, an ass, am onion-eyed: for shame,

Transform us not to women.

Summary

Domitius Enobarbus tells Antony to stop speaking so pessimisticallybecause everyone is crying. Caesar apologizes and says he did not

want to make them uncomfortable. All proceed on to supper.

Reading Comprehension QuestionHow does the scene end?

Vocabulary

“You take me in too dolorous a sense;For I spake to you for your comfort.”

In the quote above the word dolorous most closely means

a) choleric

b) neoteric c) mordent

d) grievous

Discussion Question

What does Enobarbus mean when he says “Transform us not towomen”?

Grammar

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

“Let us to supper, go, and drown consideration.”

a) “Let us to supper, go, and drown in consideration.”b) “Let us to supper, come, and drown consideration.”

c) “Let's to supper, come, and drown consideration.”

d) “Let's to supper, go, and drown ourselves in consideration.”

e) correct as is

Act IV Scene III Cell#1

Quotes:

1st Soldier: “Brother, good night: to-morrow is a the day.”

2nd Soldier: “Heard you of nothing strange about the streets?”

1st Soldier: “Nothing. What news?”2nd Soldier: “Belike ‘tis but a rumour.”

Summary: In this cell, two soldiers on guard tell each other goodnight and

discuss the fact that tomorrow is a big day for them. One brings up the topic

about rumors about the streets and if the other knew anything about it. Thefirst soldier responds that he knows nothing and asks for the news. The

second soldier tells him not to worry since they are just rumors.

Reading Comp: Did the first soldier know anything about the streets?

Vocab. Question: “It will determine one way: fare you well.”In the quote above the word determine most closely means:

a. to ordain

b. to terminate

c. to resolved. to discover

Discussion Question: Do you think it is important to know rumors about your

surroundings?

Punctuation Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide

whether one of the choices is better or if it is correct as is:“Well, sir good night.”

a. “Well, sir, good, night.”

b. “Well sir, good night.”

c. “Well sir good night.”d. “Well, sir, good night.”

e. Correct as is


Quotes:

4th Soldier: “Peace! What noise?”1st Soldier: “Music I’ the air”

3rd Soldier: “Under the earth”

Summary: Two other soldiers come. The second and third soldier tell each other

to have careful watch and tell each other good night. The third and fourth

soldiers start to talk about the war going on. The fourth soldier says he willhave absolute hope in them if their navy succeeds. The third soldier says

that it is a brave army and full of purpose. While they’re talking, the fourth

soldier hears a sound. He tells them to quiet down, so they can hear what it

is. They all stop and listen, the first soldier says it sounds like music and thethird soldier says that it is coming from beneath the earth.

Reading Comp: Why does the fourth soldier tell everyone to be quiet?

Vocab. Question: “…and if to-morrow our navy thrive, I have an absolute hope

that our landmen will stand up.”In the quote above, the word thrive most likely means:

a. to flourish

b. to prosper

c. to consumed. a thrift

Discussion Question: Do you think it is right for you to interrupt and shut some

one up just because you are interested in something else?

Grammar Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decide

whether one of the choices is better or if it is correct as is:“ ‘Tis a brave army, and full of purpose.”

a. “ ‘Tis a army brave and full of purpose.”

b. “ ‘Tis a army full of brave and purpose.”

c. “ A army ‘tis full of brave and purpose.d. “ Brave and full of purpose ‘tis a army.”

e. Correct as is


Quotes:

1st Soldier: “Walk; let’s see if other watchmen do hear what we do?

They advance to another post2nd Soldier: “How now, masters!”

All: “How now! How now! Do you hear this?

1st Soldier: “Ay; is’t not strange?”

Summary: All the soldiers state their opinions on the noise they’re hearing. Thesecond soldier thinks it is a sign that the god Hercules has abandoned

Antony. They all decide to go ask around and to see if other watchmen are

hearing the sound. All four soldiers advance to another post and ask the

watchmen there is they can hear the sound. The other said that they could

and that it is very strange. Then they all decide to follow the sound and seeif they can find out what it is.

Reading Comp: Who do they think has abandoned Antony?

Vocab. Question: “Peace, I say! What should this mean?”

In the quote above, the word thrive most likely means:a. intend!

b. signify!

c. attitude!

d. hush!Discussion Question: Is it a smart idea to abandon an assigned post just

because of a little bit of curiosity?


whether one of the choices is better or if it is correct as is:

“It well signs, it does not?”a. “It signs well, does it not?”

b. “Signs well it, does it not?”

c. “It signs well, not it does?”

d. “Well it signs, it not does?”e. Correct as is

Act IV Scene IV Cell#4

Quotes:

Mark Antony: “Eros! Mine armour, Eros!”

Cleopatra: “Sleep a little”Mark Antony: “No, my chuck. Eros, come; mine armour, Eros!”

Summary: Mark Antony calls for Eros to fetch his armor. Cleopatra wants Antony

to rest, but he refuses and tells Eros to put the armor on him. While, Eros is

putting the armor on, Antony states that if fortune is not on their side it isbecause they face her with courage. Cleopatra offers her assistance but

Antoy tells her not to help since she is his love. Eventually, Antony allows

Cleopatra to help and he tells Eros to go put on his own armor.

Reading Comp: Who wants Antony to rest?Vocab. Question: “We shall thrive now. Seest thou, my good fellow? Go put on

thy defences.”

In the quote above the word defences most closely means:

a. the capability of resisting an attack

b. objects used for protectionc. the act of defending

d. a defensive team

Discussion Question: Is it good or bad to depend more on fortune than on you?

Spelling Question: Consider the following sentence from the text and decidewhether one of the choices is better or if it is correct as is:

“ Ah, let be, let be! Thou art the armourer of my heart: false, false; this,

this.”

a. “Ah, let be, let be! Thou art the armory of my heart: false, false;this, this.”

b. “Ah, let be, let be! Thou art the armurer of my heart: false,

false; this, this.”

c. “Ah, let be, let be! Thou art the armorer of my heart: false,

false; this, this.”d. “Ah, let be, let be! Thou art the armorial of my heart: false,

false; this, this.”

e. Correct as is


Quotes:

Mark Antony: “Good morrow to thee; welcome: thou look’st like him that

knows a warlike charge.”

Soldier: “A thousand, sir, early though’t be, have on their riveted trim, andat the port expect you.”

Summary: Mark Antony is talking with Cleopatra when an armored soldier comes

in. Antony greets him and tells him that he looks like someone with

experience in war. The soldier tells Antony that there are a thousand soldiersexpecting him at the port.

Reading Comp: How many soldiers are expecting Antony at port?

Vocab. Question: “Thou fumblest, Eros; and my queen’s a squire mare tight at

this than thou: dispatch.”

In the quote above the word fumblest most closely means:a. to laugh clumsily

b. to misplay sneezingly

c. to lose hold of a football

d. to make awkward attempts to do somethingDiscussion Question: If someone told you that you look like someone with a lot

of experience in something would you get the feeling they’re calling you old?


whether one of the choices is better or if it is correct as is: “He that unbuckles this, till do please to daff’t for our repose,

shall hear a storm.”

a. “He that unbuckles this, till daff’t do please for our repose, a

storm shall hear.”b. “He that unbuckles this, storm shall hear a storm hear shall”

c. “A storm shall hear, till daff’t do please for our repose, he that

unbuckles this”

d. “He that unbuckles this, till daff’t do please for our repose,

hear shall a storm.”e. Correct as is

f.


Quotes:

Captain: “The morn is fair. Good morrow, general.”

All: “Good morrow, general”

Summary: A captain and his soldiers all greet Antony. Antony tells thesoldiers to follow him, but before they leave he kisses and says

goodbye to Cleopatra.

They leave and a chairman comes and tells Cleopatra to retreat to

her room. She tells him to lead her. She also states that Antonymarches very gallantly and says that Antony and Ceasar will

determine this war in a single fight.

Reading Comp: Whom is Antony fighting against in this war?

Vocab. Question: “Fare thee well, dame, whate’er becomes of me: This

is a soldier’s kiss: rebuke able.”In the quote above the word dame most closely means:

a. a woman of authority

b. an elderly woman

c. an ugly womand. a man of rank

Discussion Question: Do you think it is socially all right for a couple to kiss

in front of other people?

Spelling Question: Consider the following sentence from the text anddecide whether one of the choices is better or if it is correct as is:

“I’ll leave thee now, like a man of steil”

a. “I’ll leave thee now, like a man of steal.”

b. “I’ll leave thee now, like a man of styl.”c. “I’ll leave thee now, like a man of still.”

d. “I’ll leave thee now, like a man of steel.”

e. Correct as is


IV. V Cell #1

Mark Antony: Who’s gone this morning?

Soldier: Who! One ever near thee: call for Enobarbus,

He shall not hear thee; or from Caesar's campSay 'I am none of thine.'

Summary

The scene begins when a soldier greets Antony. The soldier informs

Antony that Enobarbus has left in order to be with Caesar. Antony then

immediately orders Eros to send Enobarbus his treasures and gentle

greetings.


Who has left Antony in order to be with Caesar?

Vocabulary

“I will subscribe”-- gentle adieus and greetings”

In the quote above, the word subscribe most nearly means:

a. to contribute

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Guess

who.

b. to sign

c. an agreement

d. to receive a magazine

Discussion

Would you be as happy if one of your own soldiers had deserted you?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether one

of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is.

Go Eros, send his treasure after; do it; Detain no jot thee

a. Go Eros, send his treasure after; do it, Detain no jot thee.

b. Go, Eros, send his treasure after; do it; detain no jot thee.

c. Go, Eros, send his treasure after; do it; detain no jot thee

d. Correct as is


IV. vi Cell #2

OCTAVIUS CAESAR:Go forth, Agrippa, and begin the fight:

Our will is Antony be took alive;

Make it so known.

AGRIPPA:Caesar, I shall.

Summary

Caesar orders Agrippa to begin the fight and Antony is to be

captured alive. Caesar then says that the time for universal peace is

near.


What does Caesar order Agrippa to start?

Vocabulary

Begin thefight.

Caesar,I shall.

sword

“Prove this a prosperous day”

In the quote above the word prosperous most nearly meansa. successful

b. terrible

c. interesting

d. good

Discussion

Why would Caesar want Agrippa to capture Antony alive?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether


go charge Agrippa Plant, those tat have revolted in da’ van

a. Go charge Agrippa plant those that have revolted in the van.

b. Go charge Agrippa plant these that have revolted in the van?

c. Go and charge Agrippa: plant those that have revolted in thecaravan.

d. Correct as is

Antony and CleopatraIV. vi Cell #3

Domitius Enobarbus: Alexas did revolt; and went to Jewry on

Affairs of Antony; there did persuadeGreat Herod to incline himself to Caesar,

And leave his master Antony: for this pains

Caesar hath hang'd him. Canidius and the rest

That fell away have entertainment, but

No honourable trust. I have done ill;Of which I do accuse myself so sorely,

That I will joy no more.

Summary

Enobarbus says that all who deserted Antony to be with Caesar

have no respect for him; Caesar even had to hang Alexas. All wholeft Antony have entertainment but no honorable trust. Enobarbus

is very ashamed of himself.

I should be

ashamed of

myself.


What did Caesar do to Alexas?

Vocabulary

“Alexas did revolt; and went to Jewry on affairs of Antony”

In the quote above, the word Jewry on affairs of Antony

a. juryb. jewelers

c. Jews

d. court

Discussion

Would you be ashamed if you had left your master to be with a new

one?



Alexa’s did revolt; and went to Jury on affairs of Antony

a. Alexas did revolt; and went to Jewry on Affairs of Antony

b. Aleksas did revolt and went to Jewry on a fair’s with antony.c. Alexas did revolt; and went to Jewry on affairs of Antony.

d. Correct as is


IV. vi Cell #4

Soldier:

Enobarbus, AntonyHath after thee sent all thy treasure, with

His bounty overplus: the messenger

Came on my guard; and at thy tent is now

Unloading of his mules.DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS:

I give it you.

Summary

A soldier of Caesar’s arrives and tells Enobarbus that Antony has

sent him his treasures. Enobarbus, still ashamed, offers all of his

treasures to the soldier. Enobarbus is so guilt stricken that heresolves to find a ditch in which he can die.


What does Antony send Enobarbous?

Keep

‘em

Yourtreasures!

Treasure

Vocabulary

“A swifter mean shall outstrike thought”

In the quote above the word swifter most nearly means:

a. More serious

b. More definitec. More defiant

d. prompter

Discussion

Would you accept the treasure?



I must attend mine office, or would have done't myself.

a. I must attend me office or I would have done myself.

b. I must attend mine office. I would have done it myself.

c. I must attend mine office, I would have done it myself.

d. Correct as is


IV. vii Cell #5

MARK ANTONY:They do retire.

SCARUS:

We'll beat 'em into bench-holes: I have yet

Room for six scotches more. EROS:

They are beaten, sir, and our advantage serves

For a fair victory.

SCARUS:

Let us score their backs,And snatch 'em up, as we take hares, behind:

'Tis sport to maul a runner.

Summary

In this scene, Agrippa and his soldiers retreat, since they

encountered greater forces than expected. Antony and his men

then pursue Agrippa and his men.


Why do Agrippa and his soldiers retreat?

Vocabulary

We’ll beat ‘em into bench-holes: I have yet room for six scotches

more

In the quote above, the word scotches most nearly means:

a. an abrasion

b. an alcoholic beveragec. a pastry

d. servings

Discussion

If you were Agrippa, would you retreat?



I will reward thee, once for thy spritely comfort, and ten-fold for thy

good valor

a. I will reward thee Once for thy spritely comfort, and ten-fold for

thy good valour

b. I will reward thee once for thy spritely comfort, and ten-fold forthy good valour.

c. I would reward the once for thy spiretly comfort and ten fold thy

good valor!

d. Correct as is


Act IV, Scene viii

Cell 1

Quote

MARK ANTONY

We have beat him to his camp: run one before,

And let the queen know of our gests. To-morrow,

Before the sun shall see 's, we'll spill the blood

That has to-day escaped. I thank you all;For doughty-handed are you, and have fought

Not as you served the cause, but as 't had been

Each man's like mine; you have shown all Hectors.

Enter the city, clip your wives, your friends,Tell them your feats; whilst they with joyful tears

Wash the congealment from your wounds, and kiss

The honour'd gashes whole.

Summary

Mark Antony tells all his men that he is happy for their victory

and that they should go home to their families and friends. Cleopatra

enters and Mark Antony tells her that he has fought for her.

Questions

What did Mark Antony tell his soldiers?

In the quote above the word feats most closely means

A) a great deed

B) act that shows strength

C) great skillsD) jokes

Would you show off your war stories or would you keep them to your

self?


Act IV, Scene viii

Cell 2

Quote

MARK ANTONY

My nightingale,

We have beat them to their beds. What, girl!

though grey

Do something mingle with our younger brown, yet ha' weA brain that nourishes our nerves, and can

Get goal for goal of youth. Behold this man;

Commend unto his lips thy favouring hand:

Kiss it, my warrior: he hath fought to-dayAs if a god, in hate of mankind, had

Destroy'd in such a shape.

CLEOPATRA

I'll give thee, friend,

An armour all of gold; it was a king's.

MARK ANTONY

He has deserved it, were it carbuncled

Like holy Phoebus' car. Give me thy hand:

Through Alexandria make a jolly march;Bear our hack'd targets like the men that owe them:

Had our great palace the capacity

To camp this host, we all would sup together,

And drink carouses to the next day's fate,

Which promises royal peril. Trumpeters,

With brazen din blast you the city's ear;

Make mingle with rattling tabourines;That heaven and earth may strike their sounds together,

Applauding our approach.

Summary

Mark Antony introduces one of his soldiers to Cleopatra and he

tells her that the soldier fought harder than anyone else. Cleopatra

tells both of them that she will give the soldier an armor of gold thatused to belong to a king. Mark Antony tells the soldier that they will

march through Alexandria towards the palace where they will celebrate

their victory.

Questions

What will Cleopatra give to the soldier?

In the quote above the word carouse most closely meansA) to drink heavily

B) to drink lightly

C) to drink with friends

D) to be eaten away

Would you rest after a war or would you rather celebrate?


Act IV, Scene ix

Cell 3

Quote

DOMITIUS ENOBARBUS

O sovereign mistress of true melancholy,

The poisonous damp of night disponge upon me,That life, a very rebel to my will,

May hang no longer on me: throw my heart

Against the flint and hardness of my fault:

Which, being dried with grief, will break to powder,And finish all foul thoughts. O Antony,

Nobler than my revolt is infamous,

Forgive me in thine own particular;

But let the world rank me in registerA master-leaver and a fugitive:

O Antony! O Antony!

Dies

Summary

There are three soldiers at their post waiting to get releived.

Domitius Enobarbus enters and the soldiers ask for his name, DomitiusEnobarbus answers by saying a poor and hated Enobarbus. Domitius

Enobarbus tells the soldiers that he will be remembered as a fugitive,

when he stops talking he falls dead.

Questions

Who dies in the scene?

In the quote above melancholy most closely meansA) sadness

B) madness

C) happiness

D) gloominess

From far away, can you distinguish a dead person from a sleeping

one?


Act IV, Scene ix

Cell 4

Quote

Third Soldier

Awake, sir, awake; speak to us.

Second Soldier

Hear you, sir?

First Soldier

The hand of death hath raught him.

Drums afar off

Hark! the drumsDemurely wake the sleepers. Let us bear him

To the court of guard; he is of note: our hour

Is fully out.

Third Soldier

Come on, then;

He may recover yet.

Exeunt with the body

Summary

The soldiers think that Domitius Enobarbus is just aslee and they

try to wake him up. They hear drums approaching, they tell each

other that their guarding time is over so they leave with the body.

Questions

What sound did the soldiers hear?

In the quote above the word demurely most closely means

A) seriously

B) maturelyC) properly

D) in a fast manner

Who do you think is approaching?


Act IV, Scene x

Cell 5

Quote

MARK ANTONY

Their preparation is to-day by sea;

We please them not by land.

SCARUS

For both, my lord.

MARK ANTONY

I would they'ld fight i' the fire or i' the air;

We'ld fight there too. But this it is; our foot

Upon the hills adjoining to the city

Shall stay with us: order for sea is given;They have put forth the haven

Where their appointment we may best discover,

And look on their endeavour.

Exeunt

Summary

Mark Antony tells Scarus that they will attack by water instead ofattacking by land.

Questions

How will Mark Antony attack?

In the quote above the word adjoining most closely means

A) in contact with

B) borderingC) separating

D) adding

Would you give up in battle if you are being outnumbered?

Act IV scene xi

Cell 1

Quote: Octavius Caesar

But being charged, we will be still by land, Which, as I take’t,

we shall; for his best force Is forth to man his galleys. To the vales,And hold our best advantage.

Summary: Octavius Caesar restrains his army from getting ready to

battle Antony’s army at sea instead they wait for him on land.

Reading Comprehension Question: What type of military does

Caesar have?

Navy, Air Force, or Army

Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word, vales, most

closely means

A)valley C)sea

B)desert D)forest

Discussion Question: Do you think it was smart of Caesar to not

lead his army to attack the sea.

Sentence Structure

“….,we still will be still by land,….”

A) …,we, still, will be still by land,…

B) …,still by land we still will be,…

C) …,we will be still by land,…D) …,still by land we be,…

E) correct as is

Cell 2

Quote: Scarus

Swallows have built In Cleopatra’s sails their nests: the augurersSay they know not, they cannot tell; look grimly, And dare not speak

their knowledge. Antony Is valiant, and dejected; and, by starts, His

fretted fortunes give him hope, and fear, Of what he has, and has not.

Summary: Antony and Scarus have gone to see the war at sea,Scarus then says that Cleopatra’s army as weak, and regrets that the

psychics refuse to tell them the result of the epic battle.

Reading Comprehension Question: What does Scarus say aboutCleopatra’s fleet?

Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word, augurers, most

closely meansA)mind scotcher C) Catholic priest

B)psychic priest D) Miss Cleo

Discussion Question: If Cleopatra’s fleet was considered weak. Doyou think it would have made a difference if her fleet was never there?

Sentence Structure

“ Of what he has, and, has not.”

A) Of wut thee has, and, has notB) Of What He Has, And, Has Not

C) Of what he has, and has not

D) of what he has, and, has not

E) correct as is

Act IV scene xii

Cell 3

Quote: Mark Antony

All is lost; This foul Egyptian hath betrayed me: My fleet hath

yielded to the foe; and yonder They cast their caps up and carousetogether Like friends long lost ……. Bid them all fly; begone

Summary: Antony realizing that Cleopatra’s army is weak he orders

Scarus to tell his army to retreat. Antony then blames Cleopatra as asinister enchantress who made him have to retreat.

Reading Comprehension Question: What does Antony command

Scarus to tell his army?

Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word, carouse, most

closely means

A) angry studying C) drunk merrymaking

B) quit drinking D) exercising

Discussion Question: Do you think Cleopatra is an evil person and

made Antony have to retreat?

Sentence Structure

“ Bid Them All Fly Begone. ”

A) Bid thems ail fly begone

B) Bide them all fly begoneC) Bid them all fly; begone

D) Bid them begone: all fly

E) correct as is

Cell 4

Quote: Cleopatra

Why is my lord-enraged against his love? Mark Antony

Vanish, or I shall give thee thy deserving, And blemish

Caesar’s triumph. Let him take thee, And hoist thee up the shouting

plebeians: Follow his chariot, like the greatest spot Of all thy sex;

most monster-like, be shown For poor’st diminutives, for doits; and letPatient Octavia plough thy visage up With her prepared nails.

Summary: Cleopatra goes to see Antony but Antony is enraged and

tells her to leave or she will be killed, for Cleopatra had betrayed him.

Reading Comprehension Question: Who does Cleopatra go to see?

Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word, doits, mostclosely means

A) Harvard student C) Albert Einstein

B) scientist D) stupid person

Discussion Question: Do you think Antony will calm down and

forgive Cleopatra?

Sentence Structure

“ Vanish, or I shall give thee thye desserving….”A) Vanish, or, I shall give theee my desserving

B) Vamoose, for I shall give thy deserving

C) Vanish, or I shall give thee thy deserving

D) Amscray, deserving thy thee give shall IE) correct as is

Act IV scene xii

Cell 5

Quote: CharmianTo the monument! There lock yourself, and send him word you are

dead.

Cleopatra

To the monument! Mardian, go tell him I have slain myself;Say, that the last I spoke was ‘Antony,’ And word it, prithee, piteously:

hence, Mardian, And bring me how he takes my death. To the

monument!

Summary: Cleopatra asks for advice on where and what to do for

Antony is enraged with her action. A chairman counsels her to go to

the monument, lock herself in, and tell someone that she is dead.

Cleopatra takes his advice but before she does she asks the chairman

to tell her how Antony will react to the news.

Reading Comprehension Question: Does Cleopatra take the

chairman’s advice?

Vocabulary Question: In the quote above the word, prithee, most

closely means

A) therefore think C) pretty please

B) wherefore whence D) hither how

Discussion question: How would you feel if you found out a loved

one passed away after you were mad at them?

Sentence Structure“ And, bring me how he takes my, death. “

A) And, bring, me how he takes my death.

B) And brung me how’d did he take my death.

C) And bring me how he takes my death.D) He takes my death and me bring how did.

E) correct as is

ActIV SceneXIV Cell 1

Mark Antony

Which whilst it was mine had annex’d unto’t

A million more, now lost, -- she, Eros, hasPack’d cards with Ceasar, and false-play’d my glory

Unto an enemy’s triumph.

Summary: Antony complains to Eros about how Cleopatra hadbetrayed him during the battle, making Ceasar the victor.

Reading Comprehension: What was Antony complaining about?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word annex’d most closelymeans

a) attached b) destroyed

c) colored d) burned

Discussion: Is Cleopatra to blame for his defeat? Why or Why not?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “Yet cannot holdthis visible shape, my knave.”

a) My knave cannot hold this visible shape yet.

b) Yet, my knave, cannot hold this visible shape.

c) This visible shape, my knave cannot yet hold.

d) Cannot yet hold my knave, this visible shape.

3) Correct As Is.


Mark Antony

Hence, saucy eunuch; peace!

She hath betray’d me and shall die the death.

MardianDeath of one person can be paid but once,

And that she has discharged: what thou wouldst do

Is done unto thy hand: the last she spake was ‘Antony! most noble

Antony!’Then in the midst a tearing groan did break

The name of Antony; it was divided

Between her heart and lips: she render’d life,

Thy name so buried in her.

Summary: Antony felt that Cleopatra should die for her betrayal.

Mardian tells him that she killed herself, and that his name were the

last words she spoke.

Reading Comprehension: What really happened to Cleopatra?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word eunuch most closely

meansa) stabbed guard b) castrated man

c) lost soldier d) grown child

Discussion: Is Antony now content, now that Cleopatra is dead? Why

or Why not?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “She has robb’d

me of my sword”a) She has robed me of my sword.

b) She has robbed me of my sword.

c) She has rob’bed me of my sword.

d) She has robbd me of my sword.e) Correct As Is


Mark Antony

I will o’ertake thee, Cleopatra, and

Weep for my pardon. So it must be, for nowAll length is torture: since the torch is out,

Lie down, and stray no farther: now all labor

Mars what it does; yea, very force entangles

Itself with strength: seal then, all is done.Eros!-- I come, my queen: --Eros!--Stay for me:

Where souls do couch on flowers, we’ll hand in hand

And with out sprightly port make the ghosts gaze:

Summary: Antony feels guilty for wanting her to die. He wants Eros

to kill him so that he would soon be with Cleopatra, as a ghost.

Reading Comprehension: Why does he want Eros to kill him?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word sprightly most closely

means

a) gloomy b) livelyc) mysteriously d) hastily

Discussion: How would you feel if you wanted a loved one to die and

it came true?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “ the long day’s

task is gone, we must sleep”

a) We must sleep, the long day’s task is gone.b) The long day’s task is gone, sleep we must.

c) Hone is the long day’s task, we must sleep.

d) Long day’s task is gone, we must the sleep.

e) Correct as is


Mary Antony

Thou art sworn, Eros,

That, when the exigent should come, which now

Is come indeed, when I should see behind meThe inevitable prosecution of

Disgrace and horror, that, on my command,

Thou then wouldst kill me: do’t, the time is come:

Eros

The gods withhold me!Shall I do that which all the Parthian darts,

Though enemy, lost aim, and could not?

Summary: Antony cannot continue to live, knowing that his love haddied. He commands Eros to kill him, and since he promised that when

the time has come, he would. However, Eros refuses to slay him.

Reading Comprehension: What did Eros promise to do when Antonycommands him to?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word exigent most closely

means

a) demanding b) criticalc) crisis c) urgent

Discussion: Why would he ask Eros to kill him, if he can easily kill

himself?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “I have lived in

such dishonour, that the gods detest my baseness.”

a) I have, lived in such dishonour, that the gods detest my baseness.

b) I have lived in such dishonour; that the gods detest my baseness.c) I, have lived in such dishonour, that, the gods detest my baseness.

d) I have lived, in such dishonour that, the gods, detest my baseness.

e) correct as is.


Mark Antony

Draw that thy honest sword, which thou has wornMost useful for thy country.

Eros

O sir, pardon me!

Mark Antony

When I did make thee free, sworest thou not thenTo do this when I bade thee Do it at once;

Or thy precedent services are all

But accidents unpurposed. Draw, and come.

Summary: Antony tells Eros to draw his sword or else all of what he

had done would mean nothing.

Reading Comprehension: Why should Eros draw his sword?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word precedent services most

closely means

a) standardof student performance b) example in courtc) work done before d) battle at sea

Discussion: Is Eros going to kill Antony? Why or Why not?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “for with a

wound, I must be cured”

a) I must, for with a wound, be cured.

b) A wound I must be cured for.

c) With a wound, I must be cured for.

d) I must be cured for with a wound.e) correct as is


Eros

Turn from me, then, that noble countenance,Wherein the worship of the whole world lies.

Mark Antony

Los thee!

Turning from himEros

My sword is drawn.

Mark Antony

Then let it do at onceThe thing why thou hast drawn it.

Eros

My dear master,

My captain, and my emperor, let me say,Before I strike this bloody stroke, farewell.

Summary: Eros asks Antony to turn from him, so that he won’t be

able to see his expression. He says good-bye to Antony, and instead

of killing him, he kills himself.

Reading Comprehension: Whom does Eros kill?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word countenance most closely

means

a) appearance by surprise b) facial expressionc) behavior of ant-like creatures d) face of a book

Discussion: Why would Eros kill himself, instead of Antony?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “Farewell, great

chief. Shall I strike now?”

a) Farewell. Great Chief. Shall I strike now?b) Farewell great chief; shall I strike now?

c) Farewell; great chief shall I strike now?

d) Farewell, great chief, shall I strike now?

e) correct as is


Mark Antony

Thrice-nobler than myself!

Thou teachest me, O valiant Eros, what

I should, and though couldst not.

Falling On His Sword

I learn’d of thee. How! not dead? not dead?

The gaurd, ho! O, dispatch me!

Summary: Antony tries to kill himself by falling on his sword.

However, he wasn’t killed, so he called his guards and told them to

finish him off.

Reading Comprehension: What did Antony do?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word valiant most closely

meansa) cougar-like pounce b) brave behavior

c) friendly stab d) brotherly insult

Discussion: Was it fate that Antony is not dead with the first stab?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “Let him thatloves me strike me dead.”

a) Let him, that loves me strike me dead.

b) Let him that loves me strike me, dead.

c) Let him that loves me, strike me dead.d) Let, him, that, loves, me, strike, me, dead.

e) correct as is


DiomedesLives he?

Wilt thou not answer, man?

Mark Antony

Art thou there, Diomed? Draw thy sword, and give meSufficing strokes for death.

Diomedes

Most absolute lord,

My mistress Cleopatra sent me to thee.

Summary: Diomedes enters and sees Antony wounded. Antony asks

Diomedes to finish him off, but he doesn’t. He tells him that Cleopatra

sent him. Antony asks where she is.

Reading Comprehension: What does Antony ask Diomedes to do?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word sufficing most closely

meansa) deep b) little

c) long d) enough

Discussion: How should Antony feel, now that he learns thatCleopatra is still alive? Why?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “When did she

send thee?”

a) Did she send thee when?

b) She did send thee when?

c) Sent thee did she when?d) When she did send thee?

e) correct as is


Diomedes

Lock’d in her monument. She had a prophesying fearOf what hath come to pass...

But, fearing since how it might work, hath sent

Me to proclaim the truth; and I am come,

I dread, too late.Mark Antony

Too late, good Diomed: call my guard, I prithee.

Summary: Cleopatra was afraid that Antony would be too angry, thathe might hurt her, so she sent word to him that she was dead. But

she feared that he might do something to himself if he thought she

was dead, so she sent Diomedes to tell him.

Reading Comprehension: What did Diomedes tell Antony?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word prithee most closely

means

a) ask thee b) pray theec) tell thee d) order thee

Discussion: How can it be that the person you love so much, can also

be the person you fear the most?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “ that your rage

would not be purged, she sent you word she was dead”

a) that, your rage would not be purged; she sent you word she was

dead

b) that your rage, would not be purged, she sent you word, she wasdead;

c) that your rage would not be purged she sent you word she was

dead;

d) that your rage; would not be, purged, she sent you word she wasdead

e) correct as is


Enter four or five of the Guard of Mark Antony

Mark AntonyBear me, good friends, where Cleopatra bides!

‘Tis the last service that I shall command you.

First Guard

Woe, woe are we, sir, you may not live to wearAll your true followers out.

All

Most heavy day.

Summary: Antony asks the guards to take him to Cleopatra. He tells

the guards to not be sad, for this what fate wants. He thanks all of

them, for doing what he wants.

Reading Comprehension: Where does Antony want to be taken to?

Vocabulary: In the quote above, the word bides most closely means

a) stays b) depart

C) offers d) remains

Discussion: What will Antony say or do, once he sees Cleopatra?

Consider the following sentence from the text and decide whether oneof the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “carry me now,

good friends”

a) now, good friends, carry me.

b) good friends, carry me nowc) good, carry me now, friends

d) friends good, carry me now

e) correct as

Anthony and Cleopatra

Act IV Scene 15 (xv)

Cell 1

Quote: “His death’s upon him but not dead.

Look out o’ the other side your monument;

His guards have brought him thither.”

Summary: Cleopatra sees Antony nearly dying near the monument

where she was staying. She was informed that he is about to die but

not yet dead.

Reading Comprehension Question: What did Cleopatra witness?

Vocabulary Analogy: “His guards have brought him thither “In the quote above the word thither most nearly means

a. Over there

b. Over here

c. Under thered. Under here

Discussion Question: If you were Cleopatra, would you feel just as

guilty as she did?

Grammar Question: “All strange and terrible events is welcome, But

comforts we despise.”

a. All strange and terrible events thou welcome, but comforts we

despise.

b. All strange and terrible events are welcome, but comforts we

despise.

c. All strange and terrible events are welcome but comforts wedespise.

d. All strange and terrible events is welcome but comforts we

despise.

e. Correct as is

Cell 2

Quote: “Not Caesar’s valour hath o’erthrown Antony, but Antony’shath triumph’d on itself.”

Summary: Antony speaks to Cleopatra saying that Caesar did not

defeat him but his own self. Cleopatra was grieving seeing her love

slowly dying before her eyes.

Reading Comprehension Question: How did Cleopatra react?

Vocabulary Analogy: “Not Caesar’s valour hath o’erthrown Antony, butAntony’s hath triumph’d on itself.”

In the quote above the word valor most nearly means

a. braveryb. torture

c. glamor

d. salon

Discussion Question: Is it smart to die on your own doing rather thanon someone’s hand?

Grammar Question: I am dying, Egypt, dying.

a. I am dying Egypt dying.

b. I is dying Egypt dyingc. I am die Egypt dying

d. I am dying Egypt die

e. Correct as is.

Cell 3

Quote: “Only I here importune death while, until of many thousandkisses the poor last I lay up thy lips.”

Summary: Antony states that he is dying. He tells Cleopatra he wants

to kiss her for the last time before he dies.

Reading Comprehension Question: What does Antony want to do

before he dies?

Vocabulary Analogy: “Only I here importune death while, until of manythousand kisses the poor last I lay up thy lips. “

In the quote above the word importune most nearly means

a. Urge strongly

b. Stab weaklyc. Fly slowly

d. go away

Discussion Question: What would you say on the last 5 minutes of

your life?

Grammar Question: “Your wife Octavia with her modest eyes and still

conclusion, shall acqure no honour demuring upon me.”

a. Your wife Octavia, with her modest eyes and still conclusion,

shall acquire no honor demurring upon me.b. Your wife Octavia with her modest eyes and still conclusion shall

acquire no honor demuring upon me.

c. Your wife Octavia, with her modes eyes and still conclusion shall

acquire no honor demurring upon me.

d. You wife Ovtavia, with her modest eyes and still conclusion, shall

acquire no honor demuring upon me.

Cell 4

Quote: “No, let me speak; and let me rail so high, that the false

housewife Fortune break her wheel, provoked by my offence.”

Summary: Cleopatra wanted to speak to Antony about whom Caesartrusts.

Reading Comprehension Question: What did Cleopatra wanted to talk

about with Antony?

Vocabulary Analogy: “No, let me speak; and let me rail so high, that

the false housewife Fortune break her wheel, provoked by my offence

“In the quote above the word most nearly means

a. Automobile

b. track

c. heave

d. complainDiscussion Question: Why do you think they spend his last moments

talking about Caesar?

Grammar Question: my resolusion and my hands, I’ll trust.a. My resolution, and my hands, I’ll trust.

b. My resolution and, my hands I’ll tryst.

c. My resolution and my hands I’ll trust.

d. My resolution and my hands, I’ll trust.

Cell 5

Quote: “The miserable change now at my end lament nor sorrow at.”

Summary: Antony anticipates the change that would happen when he

is dead. Caesar is going to be the prince.

Reading Comprehension Question: What did Antony anticipate after heis death?

Vocabulary Analogy: “The miserable change now at my end lament nor

sorrow at “In the quote above the word lament most nearly means

a. torture

b. establish

c. celebrated. mourn

Discussion Question: What do you think would happen after he dies?

Grammar Question: shall I abide in those dull world, which in thyabsence is no better than a sty.

a. Shall I abide in this, dull world which in, thy absence is no better

that a sty!

b. Shall I abide in this dull world, which in thy absence is no better

than a sty?c. Shall I abide, in those dull world, which in thy absence is no

better than a sty

d. Shall I abide in this, dull world, in which in thy absence, is no

better than a sty!e. Correct as is.

Cell #1—Anthony and Cleopatra

Act 5: Scene 1

Octavius Caesar

“Go to him, Dolabella, bid him yield;

Being so frustrate, tell him he mocks

The pauses that he makes.”

This is the last act of the play and it opens at Caesar’s camp in

Alexandria. Caesar is discussing his next act of war with his council.

Octavius Caesar is talking to his friend, Dolabella and ordering him totell Anthony some insults. It seems that Caesar is feeling a little

frustrated and furious because he got an insulting letter from Anthony.

What kind of mood is Caesar in?

In the quote above the word yield most closely means

a) Surrender

b) Make haste

c) Look forwardd) Resist

How do you think Caesar will take the news of Anthony’s death?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “Wherefore that

is? What art thou and that darest appear thus to us?”

a) Wherefore is that? What art thou and that darest appear thus

to us?

b) Wherefore that is? What art thou and that darest appear thusto us?

c) Wherefore is that? And what art thou and darest appear thus

to us?

d) Wherefore that is? And what art, thou and darest, appearthus to us?

e) Correct as is

Cell #2-Anthony and Cleopatra

Act 5: Scene 1

Dercetas:I am call’d Dercetas;

Mark Anthony I served, who best was worthy

Best to be served: and I wore my life

To spend upon his haters. If thou pleaseTo take me to thee, as I was to him

In this part of the scene, Dercetas comes to Caesar’s camp. Dercetas

has Anthony’s bloodied sword. Dercetas’ intention is to serve Caesar.

Dercetas tells Caesar about what kind of great soldier he was toAnthony and says that he will serve Caesar the same. This shows the

audience that Anthony definitely lost and the end has come.

What does Dercetas’ intention to do for Caesar?

In the quote above the word thee most nearly means

a) he

b) shec) they

d) you

How do you think Dercetas will prove his loyalty to Caesar?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “I’ll be to Caesar;

thou if pleasest not, I yield thee, to my life.”a) I’ll be to Caesar; if thou pleasest not, I yield thee up to my

life.

b) I’ll be go Caesar; I yield thee, to my life thou pleasest not.

c) I yield thee, to my life thou if pleasest not: I’ll be to Caesar.d) I’ll be Caesar; if thou please no, I yield thee to up my life.

e) Correct as is.


Act 5, Scene 1

Dercetas:

I say, O Caesar, Anthony is dead.

Octavius Caesar:

The breaking of so great a thing should make

A greater crack: the round world

Should have shook lions into civil streets,

And citizens to their dens:

Dercetas comes with the news of Anthony’s death. Caesar is startled

by the sight and is uncertain of what is happening. Caesar doesn’t

believe it because he says that the whole world would have shook orsome sign should have appeared. Caesar believes that such a death

would have been known by the world.

What news does Dercetas come to Caesar with?

In the quote above the word civil most nearly means

a) great

b) publicc) lingering

d) subjective

Why do you think Caesar isn’t as happy to hear of Anthony’s death as

we might have thought he would?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “The death of

Anthony is not a single coom. In the name laid a miety of the world.”a) The death of Anthony is a single come. In the name lays a

miety of the world.

b) The death of Anthony is not a single doom: in the name lays a

miety of the world.C) The death of Anthony is not a single doom; in the name lay a

moiety of the world.

d) In the name laid a miety of the world. The death of Anthony is

not a single doom.E) Correct as is


Act 5, Scene 1

Dercetas:

He is dead, Caesar:

Not by a public minister of justice,Nor by a hired knife; but that self hand,

Which writ his honour in the acts it did,

Hath, with the courage which the heart did lend it,

Splitted the heart.

Dercetas explains that Anthony is dead and that this is the sword with

which Anthony bravely killed himself. He also tells Caesar that it was

an honorable act of courage and Dercetas honorably holds this sword.

Note that although Dercetas asks Caesar to accept him, he very muchhonors his past master.

How does Anthony die?

In the quote above, the word writ most nearly means

a) Gave

b) Made

c) Consideredd) Summoned

What do you think Caesar’s next reaction will be?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “This is his sword:

I robb’d his wound of it; behold it stain’d with his most noble blood.”a) This is his sword: I robbed his wound of it! Behold it stain’d

with his noblest blood.”

b) His most noble sword: I robbed his wound of it and stain’d

with bloodc) This is thee sword: I robb’d his wound of it: behold it stain’d

with his most noble blood.

d) This is his sword; I robb’d his wound of it; behold it stain’d

with his most noble blood.e) Correct as is


Act 5: Scene 1

Octavius Caesar:

Look sad, friends?

The gods rebuke me, but it is tidingsTo wash the eyes of kings.

Agrippa:

And strange it is,

That nature must compel us to lamentOur most persisted deeds.

Mecaenas:

His taints and honoursWaged equal with him.

In this part of the scene, Caesar realizes that he is the sole ruler of the

world. He is beginning to become proud. Macaenas and Agrippa aretalking about the gods touching Caesar. The two friends are telling

Caesar that he is more than a man. Macaenas and Agrippa are giving

compliments to Caesar; however they say that the gods will give faults

to them so that they can be men.

How do Agrippa and Mecaenas distinguish themselves from Caesar?

In the quote above the word tiding most nearly means

a) hurtfulb) miracles

c) news

d) word

How do you think Caesar will see Anthony? Will he still see him as an

enemy or will he have some respect for the passed away general?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “A rarer sprit

never did steer humanity’ you gods, but will give us some faults andmakes us some men. Caesar, is, touch’d.

a) a rarer spirit never did steer humanity: you gods, will give

some faults to us men. Caesar is touch’d.

b) A rare spirit never did steer humanity: but you, gods, willgive us some faults to make us men. Caesar is touch’d.

c) A rarer spirit never did sear humanity: but you, gods, will

give some faults to us man. Caesar is touch’d.

d) A rare god never lived: you Caesar will give us some faultsand make us men. Gods are touch’d

e) Correct as is


Act 5, Scene 1

Octavius Caesar:

O Anthony!

That thou, my brother, my competitorIn top of all design, my mate in empire,

Friend and companion in the front of war,

The arm of mine own body, and the heart

Where mine his thoughts did kindle—

Caesar now misses Anthony and doesn’t think of him as an enemy,

Caesar sees Anthony as a “brother.” Caesar is startled by this

unexpected news. Caesar believes that their faiths were drawn on thestars divided their paths. Caesar no longer criticizes Anthony as he did

in the beginning of the play. It is ironic how Caesar’s opinion of

Anthony changed suddenly after he died.

What kind of opinion does Caesar have of Anthony?

In the quote above, the word kindle most nearly means

a) Quit playing

b) Stay workingc) Surround completely

d) Start burning

Do you think if Caesar thought of Anthony as a companion and abrother before he died would the outcome of the play be different?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “—that our stars,

unreconciliable, should divide our equalness to this.”a) That our stars. Irreconcilable, should divide our equal ness to

this.

b) That our stars, would divide our equalness to this.

c) That our stars, unrecnocialiable, should be divided to this.d) Our stars should divide our equalness to this unreconciliable.

e) Correct as is


Act 5: Scene 1

--Whence are you?

Egyptian:

A poor Egyptian yet. The queen my mistress,

Confined in all she has, her monument,Of they intents desires instruction

Cleopatra’s servant comes to Caesar to tell him that Cleopatra will do

whatever he wants her to do. Cleopatra also says that she can give

any of her property to him, if he desires it.

What message does Cleopatra send to Caesar?

In the quote above the word confined most nearly meansa) Limited

b) confirmed

c) desired

d) boundless

Do you think Cleopatra is honest about her intentions?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “That shepreparedly frame herself to the way she’s forced to.”

a) That she preparedly frame herself to the ways she’s forced

too.

b) She will preparedly framed herself to the way she’s forced to.c) She will frame herself to the way she’s preparedly forced to.

d) That herself preparedly frame she to the way she’s forced to.

e) Correct as is


Act 5: Scene 1

Octavius Caesar:How honourable and how kindly we determine for her: for Caesar

cannot live to be ungentle.

Caesar tells the Egyptian servant to tell Cleopatra not to worry. Caesar

says that nothing bad will happen to Cleopatra and she should notworry at all. He says that he is a very nice man and can’t live if he is

ungentle.

What does Caesar say he will do with Cleopatra?

In the quote above the word determine most nearly means

a) Verify

b) Decidec) Let her be

d) Visualize

Do you predict that Cleopatra will willingly give up her empire? If not,

how will she keep it for the Egyptian people?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “Bid her have

good heart! She soon shall know of us by some of ours.”a)bid her have a good heart she soon shall know of us by some

of ours

b)Bids her have a good heart. She soon shall know of us by,

some of ours.

c)Bid her have good heart; she soon shall know of us, by some

of ours,

d)Bid her have good heart: she soon shall know of us by some ofours.

e)correct as is

Cell #9:

Act 5: Scene 1

Octavius Caesar:

Come hither, Proculeius. Go and say,

We purpose her no shame: give her what comforts

The quality of her passion shall require,Lest, in her greatness, by some mortal stroke

She do defeat us; for her life in Rome

Would be eternal in our triumph:

In this part of the scene, Caesar continues to give messages to

Cleopatra to calm her down. However Caesar tells his companions that

her presence in Rome will be great to their victory. So Caesar has

different plans for Cleopatra in Rome, he wants to use her as a tool toshow the world of his greatness.

What does Caesar want to use Cleopatra for?

In the quote above, the word lest most nearly meansa) In offense

b) In desire

c) In case

d) In power

If Cleopatra did actually come to Rome, how do you think she would

be treated?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “And with your

speedy bring we what she said, and how you will find her.”

A) And with your speediest bring us what she says, and how you

find of her.

B) And with your speedy what she says and how you found her.C) And with your, speediest bring us what she said and how you

find her.

D) And with your speediest, bring us what she says, and how

you, find her.E) Correct as is


Act 5: Scene 1

Octavius Caesar:

Go with me to my tent; where you shall seeHow hardly I was drawn into this war;

How calm and gentle I proceeded still

In all my writings: go with me, and see

What I can show in this.

As seen by Caesar’s dialogue, he is getting a little proud. He brags

about how he won this war and with such thought. Perhaps Caesar felt

weak because Anthony was older and more experienced and winningthe war against Anthony gave him a lot more confidence.

Why does Caesar want his companions to go to this tent?

In the quote above the word proceeded most nearly meansa) Lowered down

b) Carried up

c) Continued on

d) Developed under

Do you think Octavius Caesar will end up like his great uncle (Julius

Caesar) because of his proud behavior?


of the choices below is better or if it is correct as is. “Let him alone, for

I, remember now. How he’s employ’d? He shall in time, be ready.”

a) Let him alone, for I, remember now. How he’s employ’d! Heshall in time be ready

b) Let him alone, for I remember now how he’s employ’d: he

shall in time be ready.

c) Let him alone! For I remember now how he’s employ’d. Heshall in time be ready.

d) Let him alone. For I remember now he’s employ’d: He shall in

time be ready.

e) Correct as is

Antony and Cleopatra, Act V, Scene II (1st _)

V.ii, Cell 1

Cleopatra

My desolation does begin to makeA better life. ‘Tis paltry to be Caesar;

Not being Fortune, he’s but Fortune’s knave,

A minister of her will: and it is great

To do that thing that ends all other deeds;Which shackles accidents and bolts up change;

Which sleeps, and never palates more the dug,

The beggar’s nurse and Caesar’s

Proculeius

Caesar sends greeting to the Queen of Egypt;And bids thee study on what fair demands

Thou mean’st to have him grant thee.

Overwhelmed by grief, Cleopatra is visited by Proculeius, Gallus, and afew soldiers at a monument. Proculeius asks her of her plans in regard

to renouncing to Caesar. She recalls Antony’s advice of trusting

Proculeius and tells him that all she asks is for Caesar to permit her

son to become the next ruler of Egypt. Proculeius encourages her tofear nothing and guarantees that Caesar will grant her petition with

nothing but pure kindness and generosity.

What is the queen’s sole request?

In the quote above, the word desolation most closely means

a) extinction

b) emptiness

c) destinationd) affluence

Would you consider Cleopatra’s possible decision of renouncing to

Caesar an act of heroism? Support your answer.



“But I do, not greatly care too be deceived. that have no use for

trusting.” –Cleopatra

a) But I do not greatly care to be deceived, that have no use for

trusting.

b) But I do not greatly care to be deceived that have no use fortrusting

c) But, I do not greatly, care to be deceived, that have no use for

trusting.

d) But I do not greatly care to be deceive, that have not use fortrusting.

e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 2

Cleopatra

Pray you, tell him

I am his fortune’s vassal, and I send him

The greatness he has got. I hourly learnA doctrine of obedience; and would gladly

Look him i’ the face.

Proculeius

This I’ll report, dear lady.

Have comfort, for I know your plight is pitiedOf him that caused it.

With a slight feeling of confidence, Cleopatra now believes that she can

trust Caesar. Proculeius then attempts to comfort the queen by tellingher that whoever is responsible for her misery, in spite of all he’s

done, still sympathizes with her. In the meantime, Gallus bids

Proculeius and a guard to watch over her until the emperor arrives.

Upon Gallus’ command, a number of soldiers arrive at the monumentto seize Cleopatra. The queen then quickly pulls out a dagger and uses

it for her own defense.

What forces Cleopatra to pull out a dagger?

In the quote above, the word plight most closely means

a) assurance

b) disposition

c) predicament

d) to engage

In the quote “..your plight is pitied of him that caused it,” who doesProculeius refer to?


“Pray you, tell him I am his fortune’s vassal, and I send him the

greatness he has got.” – Cleopatraa) Pray you tell him I am his fortune’s vassal and I send him the

greatness he has got

b) Pray you, tell him I am his fortunes vassal and I him the greatness

he has got.c) Pray you, tell him I am his fortune’s vassal: and I send him the

greatness he has got.

d) Pray you, tell him I am his fortunes vassal; and I send him the

greatness he has got.

e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 3

Proculeius

O, temperance, lady!

CleopatraSir, I will eat no meat, I’ll not drink, sir;

If idle talk will once be necessary,

I’ll not sleep neither: this mortal house I’ll ruin,

Do Caesar what he can. Know, sir, that I

Will not wait pinion’d at your master’s court;Nor once be chastised with the sober eye

Of dull Octavia. Shall they hoist me up

And show me to the shouting varletry

Of censuring Rome? Rather a ditch in EgyptBe gentle grave unto me! Rather on Nilus’ mud

Lay me stark naked, and let the water-flies

Blow me into abhorring! Rather make

My country’s high pyramids my gibbet,And hang me up in chains!

Cleopatra, hoping to kill herself with the dagger before being taken

captive, is disarmed by Proculeius. The queen cries out that she wouldrather have herself put to death by hanging on a gibbet and her naked

body swollen by maggots rather than being displayed to the proud

citizens of Rome as a symbol of the empire’s victory.

What is the queen’s intention for using the dagger?

In the quote above, the word varletry most closely means

a) rabbleb) advocates

c) police force

d) radicals

Is it appropriate to turn to suicide as a last resort? Support your

answer.


“Do not your self such wrong, who is in this relived, but not betray’d.”

- Proculeius

a) Do no your self such wrong, who is in this relived, but not betray’d.b) Do not yourself such wrong, who are in these relieved, but not

betray’d.

c) Do not yourself such wrong, who are in this relieved, but not

betray’d.d) Do not yorself such wrong, who are in this relieved, but not

betray’d.

e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 4

Proculeius

So, Dolabella,

It shall content me best: be gentle to her

(To Cleopatra)To Caesar I will speak what you shall please,

If you’ll employ me to him.

Cleopatra

Say, I would die.

In this part, Dolabella arrives and joins Cleopatra and Proculeius. He

takes over for Proculeius and informs him that he was sent by Caesar

to watch over the queen. Before he takes his leave, Proculeius asksCleopatra if she has any words for Caesar. She then responds with a

threat and tells him that she would kill herself.

Who comes to the scene and takes over for Proculeius?

In the quote above, the word content most closely means

a) suffice

b) gist

c) substance

d) replenish

Do you think Cleopatra is planning a secret scheme, or is she just

fooling Caesar with words?



“You do extend these thought of horror farther than you shall find casein Caesar.” – Proculeius

a) You do extend these thoughts of horror further than you shall find

cause in Caesar.

b) You do, extend these thoughts, of horror, farther than you shall findcause in Caesar

c) You do extend these thoughts of horror; further than you shall find

cause in Caesar.

d) You do extend these thoughts of horror farther than you shall find

cause in Caesar.e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 5

CleopatraI dream’d there was an Emperor Antony:

O, such another sleep, that I might see

But such another man!

DolabellaIf it might please ye,--

Cleopatra

His face was as the heavens; and therein stuck

A sun and a moon, which kept their courseAnd lighted the little O, the earth.

Upon Proculeius’ departure, Dolabella starts a conversation and asks

the queen if she by any chance recognizes him. Cleopatra, who doesn’tseem to recall, neglects the question and quickly moves on. She then

begins to disclose to Dolabella the dream she had in which she sees a

vision of Antony.

What does Dolabella ask Cleopatra?

In the quote above, the word course most closely means

a) elapsing

b) curriculum

c) trajectory

d) behavior

Was it right for Cleopatra to disclose her dreams with a man she

hardly even knows?



“No matter, sir, what I have heard or known.” – Cleopatraa) No, matter, sir, what I have heared or known.

b) No matter, sir, what I had heard or known.

c) No matter, sir, what I have heard or knew.

d) No matter sir, what I have heard, or known.e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 6

CleopatraThink you there was, or might be, such a man

As this I dream’d of?

Dolabella

Gentle madam, no.

CleopatraYou lie, up to the hearing of the gods.

But, if there be, or ever were, one such,

It’s past the size of dreaming: nature wants stuff

To vie strange forms with fancy.

Cleopatra goes on about her dream and gives a speech describing how

she witnesses a different, almost god-like version of Antony. She then

asks Dolabella whether he thinks such a man as the one she dreamt ofever existed; Dolabella thinks that it is highly unlikely. Moreover,

Cleopatra adds that if there were, it would take something more

surreal than a dream for her fancies to become reality.

Based on her dream, what is Cleopatra’s description of Antony?

In the quote above, the word vie most closely means

a) to relate

b) to put alongsidec) to clash

d) to contrast

Do you think our dreams tell us anything, or are they merely just afigment of our imagination laying in our subconscious?


“For his bouwnty, there was no winter in’t; an autumn twas that grew

the more by reaping.” – Cleopatraa) For his bownty, there was on winter in’t; an autumn twas that grew

the more by reaping.

b) For his bounty, there was no winter in’t; an autumn ‘twas that grew

the more by reaping.c) For his bounty, their was no winter in’t; an autumn ‘twas that grew

the more by reaping.

d) For his bownty, there was no Winter in’t; an Autumn ‘twas that

growed the more by reaping.

e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 7

Dolabella

Hear me, good madam.Your loss is as yourself, great; and you bear it

As answering to the weight: would I might never

O’ertake pursued success, but I do feel,

By the rebound of yours, a grief that smitesMe very heart at root.

In this part, Dolabella feels for Cleopatra and tells her that he too is

distressed by her loss. The queen thanks him for his condolences, andafterwards, pithily tries to talk him into revealing Caesar’s real

intentions for bringing her to Rome with him. Dolabella refuses to

speak the truth, but instead assures her that he’ll lead her in triumph.

The queen persuades Dolabella into admitting what?

In the quote above, the word smite most closely means

a) What?b) afflict

c) to force upon

d) to puncture

What do you think Caesar’s real intentions are for bringing Cleopatra

to Rome?



“I thank you. Sir. Know you what Caesar means to do with me?”

– Cleopatra

a) I thank you, Sir, know you what Caesar meants to do with me?

b) I thank you, sir, know you what Caesar means to do with me?c) I thank you sir know you what Caesar means to do with me

d) I thank you sir: know you what Caesar means to do with me?

e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 8

Octavius Caesar

Cleopatra, know,

We will extenuate rather than enforce:If you apply yourself to our intents,

Which towards you are most gentle, you shall find

A benefit in this change; but if you seek

To lay on me cruelty, by takingAntony’s course, you shall bereave yourself

Of my good purposes, and put your children

To that destruction which I’ll guard them from,

If thereon you rely. I’ll take my leave.

The emperor finally arrives at the monument and asks for the queen.

Caesar begins their conversation by telling Cleopatra not to feel any

remorse for the deaths and injuries she caused his men. He continues

by promising to treat her well and protect her children from any harm,that is, if she doesn’t put herself to death.

What is Caesar’s pledge to Cleopatra?

In the quote above, the word extenuate most closely means

a) to intensify

b) to expand

c) to eased) to prolong

Why do you think Caesar shows concern for Cleopatra?



“But do confess I have been laiden with like frailties Which before have

often shamed our sex.” –Cleopatra

a) But do confess I have been laden with like frailties which before

have often shamed our sex.b) But do confes I have been laden with like frailties which before have

often shame our sex.

c) But do confess I have been laden with like freilties which before

have often shamed our sex.d) But do confess I have been laiden with like failties which before

have often shamed our sex.

e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 9

Cleopatra

And may, through all the world: ‘tis yours; and we,

Your scutcheons and your signs of conquest, shallHang in what place you please. Here, my good lord.

Octavius Caesar

You shall advise me in all for Cleopatra.

The queen issues Caesar a document stating that all her money,

treasures, and whatnot, be handed to him. Cleopatra orders her

treasurer, Seleucus, to verify that she has given Caesar all her

possessions. Seleucus, in return, contradicts her and tells her that hewould rather keep his mouth shut than to speak the untruth. Feeling

betrayed, Cleopatra gets in a fit of anger, but is later comforted by

Caesar.

What important piece of document does Cleopatra hand to Caesar?

In the quote above, the word scutcheon most closely means

a) shelterb) safety

c) safeguard

d) armor

Was it right for Seleucus to trust his intuition and speak the truth?

What could’ve been the outcome had he given a false statement?



“Madam, I had rather seel my lips, than, to my peril, speak that which

is not.” –Seleucus

a) Madam, I had, rather seal, my lips, than, to my peril, speak that,which is not.

b) Madam, I had rather seal my lips, than, to my peril, speak that

which is not.

c) Madam I had rather seal my lips than to my peril speak that whichis not.

d) Madam, I had rather seal my lips, than to my perril, speak that

which is not.

e) Correct as is

V.ii, Cell 10

Cleopatra

Be it known, that we, the greatest, are misthought

For things that others do; and, when we fall,

We answer others’ merits in our name,Are therefore to be pitied.

Cleopatra, furious and somewhat ashamed, orders Seleucus to take his

leave. She explains to Caesar how even those of highest honor, suchas herself, are misthought of for other people’s actions. Caesar tells

her not to fret and assures her that he does not desire her worthy

possessions, for he thinks that he’s too much of a honorable man to

accept such things that were sold by mere merchants.

Why does Caesar refuse to take Cleopatra’s belongings?

In the quote above, the word merits most closely means

a) needs

b) honor

c) rewardsd) value

Does it make Caesar look more considerate rather than conceited for

him to refuse Cleopatra’s possessions (bearing in mind that he didn’twant to gain the reputation of being ordinary)?



“Feed and sleep our care and pity is so much upon you that we remain

your friend and so adieu.” – Octavius Caesar

a) Feed, and sleep: our care and pity is so much upon you, that weremain your friend; and so adieu.

b) Feed and sleep. our care, and pity is so much upon you, that we

remain your friend and. So adieu.

c) Feed, and sleep, our care, and pity is so much upon you, that weremain your friend, and so adieu.

d) Feed and sleep, our care and pity is so much upon you. That we

remain your friend. And so adieu.

e) Correct as is

Scene V, Act II

Cell 1

CharmianCleopatra

Iras

Cleopatra: Show me, my women, like a queen. Go fetch

My best attires. I am again for Cyndus,

To meet Mark Antony. Sirrah Iras, go

Cleopatra tells Iras and Charmian to go and get her finest

clothes and to dress her like the queen she is. She has decided to

kill herself and wants to be known after death for being the beautyshe always was in life. After hearing a noise outside the guard

comes in and tells Cleopatra there is a man who wishes to see her.

Why does Cleopatra tell her servants to fetch her best clothes?

In the quote above the word attires most closely means

a.)apparel b.) jewelry

c.)crown d.)make up

In what way is suicide a noble death?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 2

CharmianCleopatra

Guard

Cleopatra: Let him some in. What poor an instrument

May do a noble deed! He brings me liberty

Cleopatra tells the guard to allow the man (the Clown) to

enter. She then remarks that even the smallest of people can

do something great (the great thing being bringing her a gift).She then proclaims that she is nothing, so she really is

undeserving of such a nice gesture.

What great thing does the Clown do?

In the quote above the word instrument most closely means

a.)musical device b.)dupe

c.)tool d.)machine

Will the clown leave after Cleopatra asks him the first time?

Act V, Scene II

Cell 3Charmian

CleopatraClown

Cleopatra: Avoid, and leave him.

Hast thou the pretty worm of Nilus there,

That kills and pains not?

The Guardsman brings in the clown and then is ordered to

leave then Cleopatra starts asking the Clown questions about

the poisonous snakes he brought. She asks if it hurts when theybite and how sure it is that she will be killed. The clown

responds that it there is no pain involved and that those who are

bitten almost never recover.

What two questions does Cleopatra ask of the Clown?

In the quote above the word worm most closely means

a.)fish b.)turtle

c.)snake d.)toad

Is it really a noble death if Cleopatra is afraid it will hurt?

Act V, Scene II

Cell 4Charmian

CleopatraClown

Clown: Very many, men and women too. I heard of one of them nolonger then yesterday; a very honest woman, but something, given to

lie, as a woman should not do but in the way of honesty – how she

died of the biting of it, that pain she felt. Truly she makes a very good

report o’ th’ worm; but he will believe all that they say shall be savedby half that they do. But this is most fallible, the worm’s an odd

worm.

Cleopatra asks if he knows of anyone who has died by thebiting of the asp and he tells a confusing story about a woman

who was killed by it in which many statements are oxymoronic.

Finding the Clown either annoying or boring Cleopatra tries to

send him away but the clown continues to talk, wishing her allthe joy of death.

What was the Clown’s answer to Cleopatra’s question about the

other people who have died by the biting of an asp?

In the quote above the word fallible most closely means

a.)incorruptible b.)tangible

c.)false d.)illogical

Will the clown leave after the second time Cleopatra has askedhim to leave?

Act V, Scene, II

Cell 5Charmian

CleopatraClown

Clown: Look you, the worm is not to be trusted but in thekeeping of wise people, for indeed there is no goodness in the

worm.

Cleopatra continues to try to send the Clown away but hekeeps warning her about the snake. He says that the worm is

good at what he does but is not to be trusted and that only wise

people should look after it because it is evil. Getting more and

more aggravated Cleopatra tries to send him away again.

Who are the only people who should look after the worm and

why?

In the quote above the word wise most closely means

a.)astute b.)hebetudinous

c.)somber d.)inchoate

Since she seems a bit undecided at the moment, will Cleopatra

really kill herself?

Act V, Scene II

Cell 6Charmian

CleopatraClown

Clown: Very good, give it nothing for it is not worth the feeding.

Though the Clown knows he has taken the asps there so

Cleopatra can commit suicide, he tells her not to let it bite her.

Cleopatra, getting confused, asks him if it will bite her (since shewants to commit suicide). The Clown then goes into a story

about how the Devil doesn’t eat women, that only gods can, and

how the snakes are little Devils who steal privileges from the

gods. Finally, deciding that the Clown will never shut up and willcontinue to talk nonsense, she asks the Clown to leave a third

time, and finally he does repeating that he wishes her all the joy

of death.

By the Clown’s definition what is the asp?

In the quote above the word worth most closely means

a.) distress b.)desirability

c.)cautionary d.)insignificancy

Does the Clown want or not want Cleopatra to commit suicide?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 7

CharmianCleopatra

Iras

Cleopatra: Give me my robe , put on my crown; I have

Immortal longings in me. Now no more

The juice of Egypt’s grape shall moist this lip.

Iras comes back with Cleopatra’s robs, crown etc. Cleopatra

then goes into a monologue on how noble she is for killing

herself and how Mark Antony thinks so as well (she suddenly has

the gift of hearing the dead speak). She kisses Charmian andIras, and all of a sudden Iras falls and dies for no apparent

reason. Cleopatra somehow turns the attention back to herself,

even when her servant is lying on the floor dead. Charmian says

that all the horrible things that are happening are even makingthe gods cry.

Who does Cleopatra claim she can hear, saying she is noble for

committing suicide?

In the quote above the word immortal most closely means

a.)antediluvian b.)archaic

c.) amaranthine d.)seasoned

Why does Cleopatra keep the attention on herself even after theservant is lying dead on the floor?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 8Charmian

Cleopatra

Iras

xx

Cleopatra: Come thou mortal wretch

With thy sharp teeth this knot intrinsicate

Of life once untie. Poor venomous fool,

Be angry, and dispatch. O, couldst thou speak,That I might hear thee call great Caesar ass

Unpoliced!

Cleopatra once again starts a long speech. She talks tothe snake, tells it to take her life, and lets it bite her breast. She

then tells the snake she wishes it could talk because she knows

the snake would call Caeser an ass and it wouldn’t be punished

because it is an animal (now she can speak for animals as wellas the dead). Charmian acts surprised as if she didn’t know it

was coming all along, and Cleopatra replies that the snake is just

her baby feeding, as all babies do

Who would the snake call an ass?

In the quote above the word intrinsicate most closely means

a.)inaugurate b.)induct

c.)install d.)intricate

Will Charmian live to tell this story?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 9Charmian

Cleopatra

Iras

xx

xx

Cleopatra: As sweet as balm, as soft as air is gentle

O Antony! Nay, I will take thee too:

What should I say

Cleopatra says the snake’s bite isn’t painful at all and tells

Antony she is coming to join him. She then applies another asp

to her arm and finally dies. Charmian talks to Cleopatra as if she

can hear her and says she is glad she has gone to a better place,then, to make her look presentable, she fixes her crown.

Hearing Cleopatra fall to the floor the two Guardsmen run in.

When they ask why Cleopatra is on the floor Charmian claims

she is sleeping.

Where does Cleopatra apply the second asp?

In the quote above the word thee most closely means

a.)you b.)him

c.)her d.)me

What was the point of Charmian saying Cleopatra was asleep

when they would eventually find out she was dead?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 10

Charmian

Cleopatra

Iras

xx

xx

Guard 1

Guard 2

Charmian: O, come apace, dispatch, I partly feel thee.

When the guards run in the First Guard tries to tellCharmian that Caesar has sent Dolabella to bring Cleopatra back

to him but before he can tell her she grabs a third asp and lets it

bite her. Realizing what is going on, the two guards call for

Dolabella.

How many guards are there?

In the quote above the word apace most closely means

a.)latterly b.)posthaste

c.)postponed d.)insurgently

What reason did Charmian have to kill herself?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 11

Cleopatra

Iras

xx

xx

Guard 1

xx

Guard 2

Charmian

Charmian: It is well done, and fitting for a princess

Descended of so many royal kings

Ah, soldier!

Charmian briefly explains what happened to Cleopatra and

how it was a fitting end for a great ruler, and just as Dolabella

enters the room she dies. Dolabella walks into a room withthree dead women on the floor and asks what has happened and

the guards explain. Dolabella proclaims that even with all of

Caesar’s work the one thing he wanted to prevent from

happening has. Immediately after he says this Caesar and histrain enter.

How many people in the room are dead and alive (name names)

before Caser enters?

In the quote above the word descended most closely means

a.)declined b.)lowered

c.)derived d.) worsened

What would be the reason for Caesar to prevent Cleopatra fromdying?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 12

Cleopatra

Iras

xx

xx

Guard 1

xx

Guard 2

Charmian

Guard 2

Caesar: Bravest at last

She leveled at our purposes and being royal,

Took her own way. The manner of their deaths?I do not see them bleed.

Dolabella explains that all three are dead and Caesar (though he

must be angry) admits that the way Cleopatra died was a royaldeath (though he doesn’t yet know it was suicide). He then asks

how they all died. Though the Guards were in the room when the

asp bit Charmian everyone believes that the Clown poisoned them

all because the snakes had been hidden underneath figs in thebasket he had carried.

What did the Clown carry in the basket to cover the snakes?

In the quote above the word leveled most closely means

a.) flattened b.)equalized

c.) aimed d.)pulverized

What will Caesar do with Cleopatra’s body?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 13

Cleopatra

Iras

xx

xx

Guard 1

xx

Guard 2

Charmian

Guard 2

Caesar: O noble weakness!

If they had swallowed poison, ‘twould appear

By external swelling; but she looks asleep,As she would catch another Antony

In her strong toil of grace.

The First Guard explained in detail what he saw and Caser

surmises that the evidence in fact doesn’t seem to lead to

poison. Dolabella then notices bite marks on both Cleopatra’s

breast and arm.

What did Caesar originally think had killed Iras, Charmian, and

Cleopatra?

In the quote above the word toil most closely means

a.)labor b.)employment

c.) composition d.)craftsmanship

What did the asps symbolize to Cleopatra (hint: where she

applied the first one)?

Scene V, Act II

Cell 14

Cleopatra

Iras

xx

xx

Guard 1

xx

Guard 2

Charmian

Guard 2

Caesar: Most probable

That so she died; for her physician tells me

She hath pursued conclusions infiniteOf easy ways to die. Take up her bed,

And bear her women from the monument.

She shall be buried by her Antony.

No grave upon the earth shall clip itA pair so famous. High events as these

Strike those that make them; and their story is

No less in pity that his glory which

Brought them to be lamented. Our army shallIn solemn show attend this funeral,

And then to Rome. Come, Dolabella, see

High order in this great solemnity.

The guard says the bite marks look like that of an asp, andthe secretion on the figs and the basket looks like the same that

an asp leaves near the Nile. Caesar then says that it makes

sense that she killed herself since she had been asking her

physician about it. Caesar decides to bury her next to Antonybut no marker will show where they were buried or who they are

and only he and his army will attend the funeral. To conclude the

play he says in spite of sadness you always need to have order.

What will be the nature of Cleopatra’s burial?

In the quote above the word infinite most closely means

a.)full-fledged b.)brimming

c.)deadly d.)generous

Why wouldn’t Caesar mark Antony or Cleopatra’s graves?

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