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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. How old is Nero when he is adopted by Claudius?

2. What kind of tree does the eagle take the entrails Galba was holding to?

3. When Vitellius says that the battalions in Rome have had a disgraceful lapse in discipline, what does he do to them?

4. Vitellius is Governor of what location?

5. Why does Galba remain inactive during his governorship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the population have a good opinion of Vitellius?

2. What is irrational about Nero's preparations when Galba is bringing troops to Rome?

3. Where do Otho's troops think they are going to, when he sends them out of Rome?

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

5. How does Otho get to be Nero's confidant?

6. How did Vespasian offend Nero?

7. Why does Otho commit suicide?

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

9. When do Vespasian's feeling about being unprepared to lead go away?

10. How does Nero try to strengthen his voice?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What makes a good leader? Which Caesar was the best leader? Why? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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