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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. How long does it take before Tiberius leaves Rome once he is the leader?

2. Augustus sends Tiberius to pacify what area?

3. What triumph was Caesar celebrating when Augustus got his military decorations?

4. When the news reaches Rome that Tiberius has died, what happens in Rome?

5. Gaius never sleeps more than how many hours per night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Lucius Domitius want to remove Caesar from governing Gaul?

2. What kinds of things did Gaius invent?

3. What does Gaius do when he is short on cash?

4. Who are some of the women Caesar had affairs with?

5. Why is Claudius never expected to be a Caesar?

6. Why does Augustus create new governmental offices?

7. What things does Tiberius neglect when he returns to Caprae from Campania?

8. When someone predicts that Claudius will be Emperor one day, what is his sister's response?

9. What does Augustus say when the people and Senate agree to give him the title, " Father of the Country?"

10. What does Claudius do if someone is found guilty of a really shocking crime?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the titles given to the various Caesars started with "Father." Why is this important? Use examples from the book in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How did terror and fear motivate the actions of the Caesars and the citizens? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of omens in the various Caesars' reigns? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

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