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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. To whom do the people compare Britannicus during the Saecular games?
(a) Germanicus.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Aulus.
(d) Claudius.
2. What do Cleopatra and Calpurnia see in Rome that causes them alarm for Claudius?
(a) Vitellius and Messalina committing adultery.
(b) Silius speaking suspiciously to the commander of the palace guards.
(c) The Senate convening to speak of restoring the republic.
(d) Messalina and Silius getting married.
3. Why does Domitia help raise her nephew, Lucius Domitius?
(a) He is predicted to become emperor one day.
(b) He is an heir to riches when he becomes an adult.
(c) She feels obliged to her sister.
(d) She feels obliged to her brother.
4. Why does Claudius celebrate with a ten-day festival and a mock sea battle?
(a) Rome just won a sea battle against the Norse.
(b) It's the year of Neptune.
(c) Because he feels bored.
(d) It's time to drain Fucine Lake.
5. What happens to Rome after Nero dies?
(a) The Britains build their own empire.
(b) The Kings of the Near East take over the empire.
(c) The restoration of the Republic.
(d) Anarchy and civil war.
Short Answer Questions
1. What ritual does Claudius perform the midnight before battle?
2. What proof does Claudius see that shows Messalina's deception?
3. In his poem, what does Claudius believe is his fault as an emperor?
4. What about Aulus' wife disturbs him?
5. How does Pallas get to be so rich?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Claudius' view of religion?
2. How does Posides help win the war against Britain?
3. What is Britannicus relationship with his father? How does it change in the last years of Claudius' life?
4. How do the Senate and people react to Messalina and Claudius' separation?
5. How does Claudius use his power as an emperor for personal use, and how does he justify his action?
6. What deceit does Messalina play on Claudius and his army commander while Claudius is in Britain?
7. How does Agrippinilla give power into Nero's hands? How does Claudius react to this?
8. How does Herod symbolize his manifestation as the Messiah?
9. Of the five additional honors the Senate gives Claudius for his victory in Britain, describe two of them and explain why he is chosen to have these honors.
10. How does Calpurnia show her loyalty to Claudius?
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