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Quiz about Cleopatra VII Daughter of the Nile

Cleopatra VII: Daughter of the Nile Quiz

This is a quiz about a young girl who lives in ancient Egypt, a time of strict rules, betrayal, intrigue and murder. This book by Kristiana Gregory is part of the Royal Diaries Series.

A multiple-choice quiz by Priscilla9. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Priscilla9

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
217,357

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
474

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On Januarius 3, morning, the first ever entry in Cleopatra's journal, what is the first line written? Hint

I, Cleopatra, Princess of the Nile, write this in my own hand.

It is most urgent that I record the troubling events of this week.

I solemnly promise that any entry in this journal is dictated to my servant, and written in her hand.

My servant is dictating every word I write, but has been warned not to repeat, for she is under threat of execution.

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Cleopatra's two favourite servants, a bodyguard and a maid, who are in love? Hint

Sonia and Jonah

Marc and Berenice

Antony and Selene

Neva and Puzo

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Question 3 of 10

3. On 20 Maius, what does Cleopatra announce? Hint

Cicero has invited them to dinner.

Berenice is dead.

Tryphaena is dead.

Cleopatra's monkey has died.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What surprised author Kristiana Gregory when she learned about Cleopatra? Hint

That she was a princess.

How smart she was.

That she was part Macedonian.

That she was Egyptian.

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Question 5 of 10

5. How did Cleopatra die (according to the book)? Hint

Cicero killed her.

She let a poisonous snake bite her.

She drank poisonous wine.

She was drowned at sea.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the son that Cleopatra had with Julius Caesar? Hint

Ptolemy XV Caesarion

Archelaus

Juba II

Marcus Antonius Felix

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is King Ptolemy XII, Neos Dionysos Auletes? Hint

Cleopatra's best friend

Cleopatra's father

Cleopatra's brother

Cleopatra's orthodontist

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the last thing that Cleopatra writes in her journal? Hint

I am most fortunate.

Compared to the Roman Arena, the Nile is as safe as heaven.

"Princess," they are calling. "Welcome... we welcome you."

Who this man was, I do not know.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Complete this song from the book:

"...a poisoned cup,
a serpent's bite,
a sword to the neck
_________________. Hint

put up a fight

would be just right

go into flight

escape in the night

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did Berenice name her pet baboon? Hint

Arrow

Baboon

Puzo

Neva

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On Januarius 3, morning, the first ever entry in Cleopatra's journal, what is the first line written?

Answer: I, Cleopatra, Princess of the Nile, write this in my own hand.

Cleopatra goes on to describe how her father narrowly missed a bite from a deadly puff adder.

2. What is the name of Cleopatra's two favourite servants, a bodyguard and a maid, who are in love?

Answer: Neva and Puzo

Cleopatra goes through tireless efforts to keep their romance a secret from her father.

3. On 20 Maius, what does Cleopatra announce?

Answer: Tryphaena is dead.

Tryphaena was killed by her father's followers.

4. What surprised author Kristiana Gregory when she learned about Cleopatra?

Answer: How smart she was.

Kristiana Gregory said "As a kid studying world history in fifth grade, my image of Cleopatra was that she wore beautiful clothes and jewels and probably spent her days on a fancy boat. I had no idea that she was so intelligent and could speak so many languages".

5. How did Cleopatra die (according to the book)?

Answer: She let a poisonous snake bite her.

In the book, Cleopatra's father's favourite servant drank poisonous wine and was killed. Her brother was drowned at sea when his golden breastplate proved to be too heavy.

6. What was the name of the son that Cleopatra had with Julius Caesar?

Answer: Ptolemy XV Caesarion

In English, Ptolemy XV Caesarion's name would be "Little Caesar".

7. Who is King Ptolemy XII, Neos Dionysos Auletes?

Answer: Cleopatra's father

In the book, Cleopatra's father is known for being fond of wine and music.

8. What is the last thing that Cleopatra writes in her journal?

Answer: "Princess," they are calling. "Welcome... we welcome you."

Cleopatra was referring to the two children she saw near her as she wrote in her journal.

9. Complete this song from the book: "...a poisoned cup, a serpent's bite, a sword to the neck _________________.

Answer: would be just right

This is a song sung by two young boys about Cleopatra and her father.

10. What did Berenice name her pet baboon?

Answer: Baboon

Cleopatra said about her sister: "Though Berenice may be beautiful, she has little imagination."

Source: Author Priscilla9

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