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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Living conditions in Rome are so dirty this ruler passes a decree ordering home owners to clean the areas in front of their homes.
(a) Claudius.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Othella.
(d) Augustus.

2. The comedies that have an effect on later Roman comedy are the _____ and the ______.
(a) Campanian farce and Phylakes.
(b) Phlyakes and the Atellan farce.
(c) Campanian farce and the mime.
(d) Phylakes and the Mime.

3. The final writer of tragedy plays in Rome is this,
(a) Seneca.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Secundus.
(d) Pompeii.

4. Travelers do not travel at night because of these.
(a) Rats.
(b) Curfews.
(c) Muggers.
(d) Wild animals.

5. One of the most obvious characteristics of Roman entertainment is this.
(a) Humor.
(b) Severity.
(c) Length.
(d) Variety.

Short Answer Questions

1. Roman foods are often highly _____.

2. Punishments are administered according to this.

3. If found guilty of adultery, the wife and her lover suffer this.

4. The Theater of Marcellus is dedicated in this time.

5. Augustus fixes the number of senators at this number.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Roman marriage, including the age of marriage for both men and women, any penalties for not being married over a certain age, how they are arranged, the engagement, and the wedding ceremony.

2. Describe the great fire, Nero's response, and his scapegoat.

3. Explain the refurbishment of monuments under Augustus.

4. Explain the naming convention of boy and girls in Rome, including when they are named, how many names they have, and under which legislation the naming convention becomes popular.

5. Explain the drinks and snacks provided by the bars of Rome, and why eating out is so important.

6. Explain the imperial cult, in as much detail as possible.

7. Explain the development of the aqueducts in Rome.

8. Describe the education of children in Rome. Be sure to include information about class differences, gender differences, and how the educational system was organized.

9. Explain the trials and punishments of the Roman Empire.

10. Describe the theater of Pompey.

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