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Cleopatra of Egypt and Antony of Rome were allies both militarily a
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Cleopatra of Egypt and Antony of Rome were allies both militarily and amorously and, together, their armies were (i) ________ at the Battle of Actium. In the chaotic aftermath of the defeat, the two fled and were separated and, tragically, upon hearing a false rumor that his (ii) ________ in battle and (iii) ________ had committed suicide, Antony fell on his sword and killed himself.
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| Blank (i) | Blank (ii) | Blank (iii) |
|---|---|---|
| A. routed | D. collaborator | G. hostility |
| B. consoled | E. antagonist | H. romance |
| C. invigorated | F. liaison | I. invasion |
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Re: Cleopatra of Egypt and Antony of Rome were allies both militarily a
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routed, collaborator, and romance
The first blank is an easy place to start, and refers to what happened to their armies… at the Battle of Actium. The clue for the first blank is defeat, so recycle “defeat” as a word for the first blank. Choices (B) and (C)— consoled, invigorated— can be eliminated, because they do not match “defeat.” The correct answer for the first blank is (A), routed. Now look at the third blank, which refers to a relationship Antony has to Cleopatra. The transition word and indicates that the word for the third blank is paired with battle, and the question previously groups militarily and amorously, so the clue for the third blank is amorously, which can be recycled as a word for the third blank. Choices (G) and (I) can be eliminated because they do not match “amorously.” The correct answer for the third blank is (H), romance. Now look at the second blank, which refers to a relationship Antony has to Cleopatra. The structural agreement between militarily and amorously and battle and romance indicates that the clue for the second blank is allies, so use “ally” as a word for the second blank. Choice (E) can be eliminated, because it does not match “ally.” Choice (F), liaison, may seem tempting, but can be eliminated since a liaison may establish a connection between hostile parties. The correct answer for the second blank is (D), collaborator. The correct answer is (A), (D), and (H).
routed, collaborator, and romance
The first blank is an easy place to start, and refers to what happened to their armies… at the Battle of Actium. The clue for the first blank is defeat, so recycle “defeat” as a word for the first blank. Choices (B) and (C)— consoled, invigorated— can be eliminated, because they do not match “defeat.” The correct answer for the first blank is (A), routed. Now look at the third blank, which refers to a relationship Antony has to Cleopatra. The transition word and indicates that the word for the third blank is paired with battle, and the question previously groups militarily and amorously, so the clue for the third blank is amorously, which can be recycled as a word for the third blank. Choices (G) and (I) can be eliminated because they do not match “amorously.” The correct answer for the third blank is (H), romance. Now look at the second blank, which refers to a relationship Antony has to Cleopatra. The structural agreement between militarily and amorously and battle and romance indicates that the clue for the second blank is allies, so use “ally” as a word for the second blank. Choice (E) can be eliminated, because it does not match “ally.” Choice (F), liaison, may seem tempting, but can be eliminated since a liaison may establish a connection between hostile parties. The correct answer for the second blank is (D), collaborator. The correct answer is (A), (D), and (H).
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