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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. Nero expels what kind of actors from the city?

2. The Gauls attack Nero after how many years of his rule?

3. After an omen saying there will be a civil war, what brings a human hand to Vespasian?

4. How many times does Nero try to poison his mother?

5. What year was Vitellius born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nero try to strengthen his voice?

2. What is irrational about Nero's preparations when Galba is bringing troops to Rome?

3. What do Otho's friends do when Galba and Piso are killed?

4. Why does Nero set parts of Rome on fire?

5. Why does Galba remain inactive in his governorship?

6. What does Vespasian do in Britain when Claudius is Emperor?

7. What does Nero study in his music lessons?

8. Why does the population have a good opinion of Vitellius?

9. Why does Otho commit suicide?

10. What is believed to have happened when Augustus saw Galba as a little boy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, answer the following question: What role do women have in the lives and reigns of the Caesars?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the governing styles of Julius and Augustus. Which Caesar governed the Empire most effectively and why? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How did the Gods guide the actions of the Caesars? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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