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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. When does Tiberius repay Germanicus for the gold coins he gave to the soldiers?

2. What bad luck befalls Germanicus right after his successful battles?

3. Who did Tiberius send to quell the mutinies in the Balkan forces?

4. What title does Tiberius refuse on Livia's behalf?

5. What is Caligula's real name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Claudius find out that his letters to Germanicus are being intercepted?

2. How does Claudius describe Urgulanilla?

3. How does Claudius feel about his son, Drusillus?

4. Describe the book that Livia writes

5. Why does Livia not expose Drusus's plan to dethrone Augustus?

6. Why is Rome so vulnerable to attack by the German forces after Varus dies?

7. How does Livia get rid of Postumus?

8. Why does Livia target Julilla and her unborn child?

9. Why does Germanicus send his wife Agrippina, back to Rome?

10. Why is it better for Claudius that Livia thinks he is an idiot?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How different was the Roman army to our military? Write an essay comparing the two.

Essay Topic 2

What was military life like back in Ancient Rome. Research and write a paper about the typical life of a Roman soldier.

Essay Topic 3

Of the three emperors shown in this novel, the progression goes from good to bad to horrible. Was this related to the power that grew from one emperor to another? Write an essay addressing the role that unchecked power plays in the corruption of a ruler.

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