Learn more about this work of art by answering the multiple-choice questions below. Mouse over the image for clues!

1. Why is Queen Zenobia dressed in armor and addressing soldiers?

1. She is pretending to be a man.
2. She is the military leader.
3. She is not really a queen.
4. She doesn’t want her nice, royal clothes to get dirty.

2. Queen Zenobia makes a circular gesture with her left hand. What does it mean?

1. “It is time for war.”
2. “I’m hungry.”
3. “Unity”
4. “Peace”

3. Why is the young man holding Zenobia’s robes?

1. He is trying to steal from her.
2. He is keeping them from touching the ground.
3. He lost his helmet.
4. He is keeping her feet cool.

4. Where are Queen Zenobia and the troops?

1. On the beach in the South Pacific
2. In the desert in Syria
3. In the mountains of Switzerland
4. In the rainforest of South America

5. How do the soldiers respond to Queen Zenobia?

1. They look at and listen to her.
2. They ignore her.
3. They are ready to overthrow her.
4. They all stare lovingly at her.

6. What is Zenobia standing on?

1. A dais
2. A daisy
3. A damsel
4. A dome