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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 does Silas react to news that Herod is dying?
2. What happens to Rome after Nero dies?
3. Why does Clotho kill Augurinus and Baba?
4. Who is a possible suspect in the first account of Claudius' death?
5. What proof does Claudius see that shows Messalina's deception?
Short Essay Questions
1. What attitude does Claudius take on when he marries Agrippinilla? How does the public respond?
2. What is Claudius' view of religion?
3. What is the reaction of those in Hell when Claudius arrives? Why do they react this way?
4. According to Claudius, what is the most important reason to conquer the British isles? What does it give to the Roman Empire above other commodities?
5. What is the fate of the British isle now that the Romans have conquered it?
6. How does Silius react to Claudius when they meet for his trial? Does Silius show malicious intent in his acts or as a victim of Messalina?
7. According to Claudius, what are the disadvantages of having the Senate be the main government body?
8. How does Agrippinilla give power into Nero's hands? How does Claudius react to this?
9. How does Posides help win the war against Britain?
10. How might reinstating Mithridater to the Armenian throne help quell the alliance forming in the Near East?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What new reforms does Claudius introduce to try and better the government structure? What does Claudius expect from these changes? What are his goals? Do they work?
Essay Topic 2
Describe Herod's character. Who is he and what kind of man does he present himself as? How does he present himself to varying people? What are his motives? Cite examples from the book that display these characteristics.
Essay Topic 3
What positive reforms and successes for the people occur during Claudius' reign? Of the examples, detail at least two of them. What are they, what is the reasoning behind the reform or success, and how does he accomplish them?
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