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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. Who moves into the new house with Caesar after he becomes Pontifus Maximus?

2. What does Auerelia not like about the new house of the Pontifus Maximus?

3. What inspires the restarted affair between Caesar and Servelia?

4. Why does Aurelia worry about her daughter-in-law after Caesar becomes Pontifus Maximus?

5. What is Vetu's title?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aurelia get upset with Pompeia's alliance with Claudians?

2. What does Caesar think must be changed radically in Rome, at the beginning of the book?

3. What does Aurelia tell Caesar to do when she hears the rumors of his affair?

4. What does Caesar do at the Ludi Romani Festival?

5. How does Julia feel about being used by her father?

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

7. How are the Vestal Virgins appointed, and what is required of them?

8. How does Julia feel about Brutus, and why?

9. What makes up the bulk of Caepio's wealth?

10. What warning does Caesar give Clodius?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There were a few different social and political ideals mentioned and discussed in this book. What were some of these ideals, and how did their presence in the book affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 2

Power and Greed were two common themes in this book. Where did they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

What were the major points of the Roman Revolution, and how did these ideals affect Caesar?

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