All for Love
by John Dryden
About_
All for Love is John Dryden’s 1677 tragedy retelling the doomed love affair between Antony and Cleopatra in the
final days before Rome’s conquest of Egypt. Written in blank verse, the play explores themes of love versus duty,
loyalty, jealousy, and the tension between political obligation and personal passion. This study guide walks
students through all five acts of the play, testing both recall of plot details and deeper critical thinking about the
characters’ choices. This study guide contains 65 questions across 5 chapter sections (50 Factual + 15 Critical), 1
Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (50 total), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (15 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 9-11
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to help students engage deeply with Dryden’s rich, archaic language while building both
comprehension and analytical skills. The mix of factual recall and open-ended critical questions encourages
students to move beyond plot summary into genuine literary interpretation. We hope it saves you preparation
time while sparking lively classroom discussion!