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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. Why does the royal family keep Claudius' death a secret for a few days?
2. Who orders Messalina to be executed?
3. What does King Herod not respect in a person?
4. What is the only thing Claudius regrets among Agrippinilla's selfish actions?
5. What does Marsus suggest to Claudius?
Short Essay Questions
1. As Claudius presides over the trials of Messalina's adulterers and traitors at the wedding party, Messalina writes him three letters. Describe these letters and how it shows Messalina's true character.
2. Why does Claudius seem to favor Nero above Britannicus? What is his true plan?
3. What is the reaction of those in Hell when Claudius arrives? Why do they react this way?
4. How are the Romans able to surprise the Britains in the last battle to Colchester? What maneuvers do they take that seem impossible?
5. 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?
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. How does Claudius use his power as an emperor for personal use, and how does he justify his action?
8. How does Calpurnia show her loyalty to Claudius?
9. Why does Claudius call for support from the palace guards? What about them does he trust above others?
10. How does Agrippinilla give power into Nero's hands? How does Claudius react to this?
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
Herod advises Claudius to trust no one. How does this advice turn back on him? How is it good advice for Claudius after all?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the side story of the Near East from the time Herod the Agrippa becomes King of the Jews to the time Claudius ends their story within his autobiography. Then, discuss the purpose of mentioning King Herod's story in Claudius' autobiography.
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