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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to Claudius, was a great turning point in Tiberius's reign?

2. Where is Germanicus sent after finishing his Consulship?

3. How does Tiberius propose rewarding Sejanus for breaking the Leek Green party?

4. What does Antonia say that Caligula did to Drusilla?

5. What was the outcome of Senator Gallus's trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Livia so insistent on becoming a Goddess?

3. What reason does Livia give for Tiberius making Caligula his successor?

4. What makes Germanicus happy about being appointed to oversee the eastern provinces?

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

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

7. Why does Agrippina become alienated from Claudius?

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

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

10. How does Antonia discover the plot against Tiberius?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Research a paper about the institution of slavery in Ancient Rome.

Essay Topic 2

How different was the Roman army to our military? Write an essay comparing the two.

Essay Topic 3

Historical fiction is a blend of fact and imagination. Write a paper pointing out when Robert Graves is basing his story on fact and when he is allowing himself to imagine what might have happened.

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