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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 is Vetu's title?

2. How are Clodius and Lucius related?

3. What religious role does the Pontifus Maximus hold?

4. Who does Gabinius work for?

5. How long is the Ludi Meglenses?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Caesar think Pompey will not be able to stay in power?

2. What do Caesar and Servilia do during their private meetings?

3. What does Caesar rely on to get elected as the Pontifus Maximus?

4. What does Servelia tell Caesar to do to punish Cato?

5. What rumor does Clodius spread about Lucius?

6. What warning does Caesar give Clodius?

7. What do Caesar and Servilia never do during their private meetings?

8. How does Cato learn of his wife's infidelity?

9. What does Servelia do when Brutus is called to war?

10. Why does Caesar start his affair with Servelia again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What were the main reasons for the ending of Caesar's marriage with Pompeia, and how did the end of this relationship affect some of the other people in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Love was a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which people were most affected by this theme? Which relationships were the most significant to the plot, and why?

Essay Topic 3

What kind of superstitions were had by the people in this book, and how did they affect the actions and decisions of these people?

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