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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. Claudius's nickname of "Teruncius" translates to:

2. With Tiberius gone, who was left in charge of the Roman Empire?

3. What, according to Sejanus, is the Leek Green Party?

4. What condition does Claudius demand of Livia?

5. What happened to Martina, the chief witness against Piso and Plancina?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Claudius save the lives of the three noblemen who accompany him to Lyons?

2. What does Cassius threaten to do if the other conspirators refuse to go through with the plot?

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

4. What power does Livia still hold over Tiberius?

5. How does a lizard foretell Tiberius's death?

6. Why does Agrippina become alienated from Claudius?

7. How does Caligula manage to ride a horse across the Bay of Baiæ?

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

9. What does Claudius hope will happen once Caligula announces his new status as a God?

10. What makes Germanicus happy about being appointed to oversee the eastern provinces?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Historical fiction is a blend of fact and imagination. Write a paper pointing out when Robert Graves is basing his story on fact and when he is allowing himself to imagine what might have happened.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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