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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 type of illness might account for Gaius's overconfidence and severe insecurities?

2. Who does Tiberius expel to the far out regions of the empire?

3. What theatre does Gaius complete construction on?

4. Who does Julius partner with to stand for a consulship?

5. What title does Tiberius decline to be called?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Augustus never invade another country?

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

3. Why is Claudius never expected to be a Caesar?

4. When does Tiberius interfere in state matters?

5. Why do people think Claudius was poisoned?

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

7. How does Gaius get the surname of Caligula?

8. Describe the relationship between Tiberius and his mother.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the way three of the Caesars provided things for the citizens and the purpose behind providing things for the citizens. Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Many of the titles given to the various Caesars started with "Father." Why is this important? Use examples from the book in support of your answer.

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