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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. What is the name of Julius and Cornelia's daughter?

2. Tiberius makes all Egyptians and Jews burn what?

3. After his daughter dies, what does Julius hold in his daughter's memory?

4. The Temple of ______ Mars is one of Augustus's famous public works.

5. What month was Gaius born in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gaius never sleep for more than three hours a night?

2. Why do people think Claudius was poisoned?

3. What does Claudius do if someone is found guilty of a really shocking crime?

4. What does Gaius do when he is short on cash?

5. What dream does Gaius have the night before his murder?

6. What does Augustus do when Caesar goes to fight Pompey's sons in Spain?

7. What does Gaius do for the people who were exiled?

8. What things does Tiberius neglect when he returns to Caprae from Campania?

9. Who does Tiberius let ravage the Roman Empire?

10. Describe Claudius as a leader at the beginning of his reign?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did the history of the Roman Empire, including what occurred before a Caesar took power, guide or influence the actions of the Caesars during their reign? Cite specific examples from the book in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book to support your answer, explain why being a priest, or holding priesthoods, was important for the Caesars.

Essay Topic 3

What importance did family have to the various Caesars? Explain you answer using examples from the book as support.

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