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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 is Narcissus general for a day?
2. What causes a disagreement between Claudius and the generals?
3. On Claudius' return to Rome from Calpurnia's home, whose carriage does he run into?
4. What happens when Claudius begins his speech to the soldiers?
5. What ritual does Claudius perform the midnight before battle?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are the gods' opinions of Claudius as they confer on his deity?
2. 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?
3. How does Posides help win the war against Britain?
4. What deceit does Messalina play on Claudius and his army commander while Claudius is in Britain?
5. How does Herod symbolize his manifestation as the Messiah?
6. What are the usual feelings about a solar eclipse by the public? How does Claudius get the populace to feel differently about it?
7. How does Calpurnia show her loyalty to Claudius?
8. 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.
9. According to Claudius, what are the disadvantages of having the Senate be the main government body?
10. What is the reaction of those in Hell when Claudius arrives? Why do they react this way?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write about Britannicus' fate to die by Nero. Is it the prophecy? Is it because Claudius never gave him a chance? Did Britannicus have a chance to fight against Nero? How so?
Essay Topic 2
According to Claudius, what is the purpose of the book, and does it achieve its goal? In what ways does it achieve its goal? If it does not, what is missing? What does it achieve?
Essay Topic 3
What is the role of the emperor versus the role of the adviser? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each role? Cite examples from the book to show the pros and cons of each position.
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