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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. When Otho gets older, he captures drunken wanderers and throws them where?

2. When Nero has to sign execution orders, he says he wishes he had never learned how to do what?

3. The armies of what country do not acknowledge Otho as their leader?

4. Who leads the Gauls in their attack against Nero?

5. What does Nero have which makes it hard for him to perform?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Otho do to drunken wanderers?

2. What happens during the eighth month of his reign?

3. What does Vespasian do in Britain when Claudius is Emperor?

4. What is the reaction of the Roman citizens to Nero's death?

5. When does Vespasian have time for his friends?

6. Before killing themselves, what do the soldiers call Otho?

7. What do Otho's friends do when Galba and Piso are killed?

8. What happens to townships that are slow to receive Galba as Emperor?

9. Why does Nero set parts of Rome on fire?

10. When does Galba have his first public appointment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the governing styles of Julius and Augustus. Which Caesar governed the Empire most effectively and why? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How did terror and fear motivate the actions of the Caesars and the citizens? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

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