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

2. Where is Germanicus sent after finishing his Consulship?

3. What agreement do Ælia and Claudius come to regarding their marriage?

4. What name did Caligula start using in his divine form?

5. Why was Claudius summoned to the Hall of Justice late one night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Livia play up the rivalry between Sejanus and Castor to Tiberius?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Messalina tell Claudius about becoming emperor?

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

9. Who does Germanicus accuse of murdering him?

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

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

Write about the role of prophecy in the Roman religion.

Essay Topic 3

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

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