A marriage of convenience is arranged, but a soothsayer warns that Caesar’s star will always eclipse that of Antony. The Antony And Cleopatra Act 2 Scene 3 Quiz looks at the psychological shadow that falls over the new union with Octavia. The instant the general realises he has to return to Egypt.
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Antony And Cleopatra Act 2 Scene 3 Quiz Questions
- Where does Act 2 Scene 3 take place?
- Who appears first in this scene?
- Who accompanies Antony at the beginning of the scene?
- What does the Soothsayer claim to be able to do?
- What does Antony ask the Soothsayer to reveal?
- What warning does the Soothsayer give Antony?
- How does the Soothsayer describe Caesar’s fortune compared to Antony’s?
- What does the Soothsayer advise Antony to do?
- How does Antony respond to the Soothsayer’s prophecy?
- What does Antony decide after hearing the prophecy?
- How does Antony describe his situation beside Caesar?
- What theme does the Soothsayer’s prophecy highlight?
- How does Antony feel about Caesar’s growing influence?
- Who is Octavia in this scene?
- What promise does Antony make to Octavia before the Soothsayer enters?
- How does the Soothsayer predict Antony will fare in Egypt?
- What symbolic contrast does this scene reinforce?
- What emotion dominates Antony’s reaction to the prophecy?
- What does Antony say weakens his fortune near Caesar?
- What does Antony resolve to do at the end of the scene?
- What literary device is most evident in the Soothsayer’s speech?
- What does Antony’s reliance on prophecy reveal about his character?
- What does Antony suspect about his partnership with Caesar?
- What does Antony say about his destiny?
- What does the Soothsayer claim about Antony’s luck?
- How does Antony describe Caesar’s presence?
- What tone dominates the Soothsayer’s dialogue?
- How does this scene connect to earlier events in Act 2?
- What does Antony’s final decision suggest?
- What major theme is reinforced at the end of the scene?