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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. According to rumor, where is Vitellius planning to transfer the troops in Germany?

2. How many times does Otho stab himself before he dies?

3. Nero expels what kind of actors from the city?

4. Vespasian is part of what family?

5. Vitellius was a knight and steward to whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Vespasian offend Nero?

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

3. What does Nero study in his music lessons?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is one of the games Nero plays at night when he makes the rounds of the taverns?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of omens in the various Caesars' reigns? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Some of the Caesars were known to be mentally ill. Were all of the Caesars mentally ill, even the ones the author does not state were mentally ill? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How did the Gods guide the actions of the Caesars? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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