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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. What project does Livia stop Claudius from completing?

2. Tiberius trusted Nerva because of his. . .

3. Who is assumed to become Augustus's successor when he dies?

4. What does Germanicus tell his soldiers about the German fighters?

5. What was the amount of time the Roman soldiers wanted to serve before being discharged?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Claudius related to Augustus Caesar?

2. How does Tiberius react to Germanicus's loyal quelling of the troop revolts?

3. How does Claudius describe his father's relationship to his troops?

4. What does the nobleman predict will happen based on Claudius catching the wolf cub?

5. Why does Livia make sure that Claudius is gone while Germanicus is in Rome?

6. What three things does Antonia tell Claudius are impossible?

7. Why is Germanicus's support necessary to redeem Postumus in Rome?

8. What criticism does Pollio make about Livy?

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

10. What book does Claudius write after finishing his history on Augustus's religious reforms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Claudius divides his family into "good" Claudians and "bad" Claudians. What drove the "bad" Claudians? Write a paper addressing the question: Did madness run in the Claudian family?

Essay Topic 3

Contrast the Roman path to power with the American path. What does it take to be a successful person in Rome compared to what it takes in our country? Are the definitions of success the same in both cultures? If not, how do they differ?

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