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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Egypt so important to Rome?
(a) It supplies Rome with corn.
(b) The largest library in the world is there.
(c) It is a good source of marble.
(d) Most of the troops come from Egypt.

2. Claudius's nickname of "Teruncius" translates to:
(a) Tuppenny
(b) Chipped Stone
(c) Naughty Goat
(d) One Farthing

3. What did Caligula promise Cassius Chærea?
(a) To appoint him as Macro's replacement
(b) To allow him to retire with honors
(c) To give him an appointment to the Senate
(d) To send him back to Germany to fight

4. What does Claudius miss most when he is staying in Carthage?
(a) Playing dice
(b) Germanicus
(c) Trees
(d) Calpurnia

5. What does Claudius say about Nero, Germanicus's eldest son?
(a) He was not as smart as people thought he was.
(b) He was the only child to show polite behavior.
(c) He was prone to moods and easily corrupted.
(d) He was the only really good child of Germanicus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claudius suspect happened to Drusilla?

2. Why does Claudius not want to be emperor?

3. How did Afer escape death when he was tried by Caligula for treason?

4. Why is Piso sent to Syria?

5. Where did Tiberius live once he left Rome?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Claudius's relationship with his wife, Urgulanilla.

2. Why does Livia play up the rivalry between Sejanus and Castor to Tiberius?

3. Describe some of Caligula's methods for raising money.

4. What advice does Calpurnia give Claudius about his position in the palace?

5. How does a lizard foretell Tiberius's death?

6. What does Caligula tell Livia as she is dying?

7. What letter does Livia read to Tiberius to keep him under control?

8. Why does Claudius advise Agrippina to make friends with Nerva and Vipsania?

9. How does the actor, Mnester, prevent a massacre?

10. How does Claudius assist in preparing the case against Piso?

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