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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. Vitellius is curator of what?

2. Who helps Nero commit suicide?

3. The Senate declares Nero a public enemy and says they will execute him once what happens?

4. Who does Galba choose as an adopted son instead of Otho?

5. Galba wins what types of awards for his military achievements in Africa?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Nero try to strengthen his voice?

3. When does Vespasian have time for his friends?

4. What is believed to have happened when Augustus saw Galba as a little boy?

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

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

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

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

9. What is Galba given for his military achievements in Africa.

10. What does Otho do to drunken wanderers?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select one Caesar from the book and explain why his downfall was the worst and what caused his downfall. Use evidence from the book in support of your answer.

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

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

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