Antony and Cleopatra

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Antony and Cleopatra | Act I, Scenes 1 and 2: Questions and Answers

Study Questions
1. Who were the triumvirs who formed the second triumvirate of Rome following the death of Julius Caesar?

2. Why did Mark Antony consider himself at least partially justified in taking an extended “vacation” in Egypt?

3. The Soothsayer in this play performs what function?

4. Mark Antony tends to hold Octavius in contempt. Why? How do we know that he holds such feelings toward Octavius?

5. Why was Octavius so anxious for Mark Antony to return to Rome?

6. Demetrius and Philo perform what extremely important function in the first scene?

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