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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. Where is Germanicus sent after finishing his Consulship?

2. Who is the first person that Caligula ordered killed after taking the throne?

3. Why is Egypt so important to Rome?

4. Agrippina asks Tiberius for permission to marry who?

5. What number did Germanicus consider especially unlucky?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Livia give for Tiberius making Caligula his successor?

2. What metaphor does Claudius use to describe Tiberius's rule?

3. Why does Agrippina become alienated from Claudius?

4. How does Caligula wage war on Neptune?

5. Who are the only male Claudians left by the time Tiberius dies?

6. Describe some of Caligula's methods for raising money.

7. How does Claudius assist in preparing the case against Piso?

8. How does the actor, Mnester, prevent a massacre?

9. What advice does Calpurnia give Claudius about his position in the palace?

10. Who does Germanicus accuse of murdering him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Pick one of the following characters and contrast the character in the story with his or her historical character:

a) Augustus

b) Tiberius

c) Livia

d) Caligula

e) Claudius

Essay Topic 3

George Washington has often been compared to Augustus Caesar. Make a comparison of the two historical figures. How were they similar and how were they different?

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