The news of Enobarbus’s desertion hits Antony like a blow, but he strikes back with a surprisingly generous gesture. This quiz is on the decision by the general to send the treasure of his former friend after him in Act 4, Scene 5 of Antony and Cleopatra. Remember how deep the betrayal was in the Roman camp.
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Antony And Cleopatra Act 4 Scene 5 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 4 Scene 5 take place?
- Who enters Antony’s camp at the beginning of the scene?
- What news does the messenger bring Antony?
- How does Antony react to Enobarbus’s desertion?
- What does Antony say about Enobarbus’s departure?
- What emotion dominates Antony’s response?
- Who remains loyal to Antony in this scene?
- What does Antony instruct his men to do after hearing the news?
- What does Antony call Enobarbus despite his betrayal?
- What does Antony send to Enobarbus?
- Why does Antony send Enobarbus his possessions?
- What does this act reveal about Antony’s character?
- What theme does this scene highlight?
- What does Antony say about his soldiers’ loyalty?
- How does Antony view Enobarbus’s defection?
- What tone dominates Antony’s speech?
- What does Antony’s forgiveness contrast with?
- What literary device is most evident in Antony’s reaction?
- What does Antony’s response foreshadow?
- Who exits with Antony at the end of the scene?
- How is Antony portrayed in this brief scene?
- What does Enobarbus’s desertion symbolize in the play?
- How does Antony treat his men compared to Caesar?
- What moral value does Antony embody here?
- What does Antony’s decision to forgive show?
- What emotion does Antony hide behind his calm words?
- What is the dramatic purpose of this scene?
- How does the audience view Antony after this scene?
- What contrast does Shakespeare emphasize between Antony and Caesar?
- What effect does this scene have overall?