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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 do the Druids practice religious cleansing?
2. What does Herod do at the temple of treasury in Jerusalem?
3. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?
4. What act does Caligula attempt that angers many Jews?
5. How does Antonia's push for a coachman's arrest backfire?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Claudius do to embarrass the amateur actors that performed under Caligula's rule? Why does he do this? What does this show about Claudius' character?
2. What causes the governor of the prison to distrust Herod?
3. According to Claudius, describe the class of men that Herod the Agrippa best fits into.
4. How does Aristobulus revenge his brother Herod?
5. What is Claudius' intention when he brings up his past reputation of being the fool and imbecile to the Senate the eve of Scribonianus' rebellion?
6. How does Flaccus rationalize his need for Herod's advice? How does this resemble how Herod feels about himself? What does this say about the importance of family history?
7. Claudius is proud of a new son, Drusus Germanicus. Why does Claudius love Drusus Germanicus more than all his other children? What is so different about him? Why does Claudius give him this special name and why is it so special?
8. Why does Claudius strip off the gold and silver plated chariot?
9. What are the differences between a punitive and conquering campaign?
10. What is the catalyst that causes Claudius to wage war on Britain?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast Messalina and Agrippinilla's characters. How are they the same and different in their relationships toward Claudius, their children, and the people?
Essay Topic 2
Write about justice and whether the characters get their due. Do the antagonists of the story get what they deserve? Do the protagonists have a happy ending?
Essay Topic 3
Write about friendship between the characters in "Claudius the God." Who shows true friendship and how do they show it? Who is involved in false friendships and why do they involve themselves in such friendships? How does the character show that he/ she is not a good friend after all?
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