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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. Who speaks at Livia's funeral?

2. What finally happens to Plancina?

3. What does Livia tell Claudius about her own death?

4. How did Antonia die?

5. Why did Tiberius allow Agrippina to remain alive and free?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Germanicus accuse of murdering him?

2. What does Caligula tell Livia as she is dying?

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

4. What letter does Livia read to Tiberius to keep him under control?

5. Why does Agrippina become alienated from Claudius?

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

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

8. How does Calpurnia help Claudius avoid being tried for treason during Caligula's reign?

9. Who are the three main conspirators in the plot to assassinate Caligula?

10. What happens as a result of Caligula's illness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Claudius survive, when all his other relatives perish? Write an essay that explains his longevity.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the Roman Republic to another democratic system, either the United States government, or the British Parliamentary system, or another of your choosing.

Essay Topic 3

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

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