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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. Vespasian dreams that his family will prosper after Nero loses what?

2. In what month is Otho born?

3. Vitellius is admired by many of the previous Caesars for his skill at what?

4. Who is Rubria?

5. Vitellius was a knight and steward to whom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Otho commit suicide?

6. When does Galba have his first public appointment?

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

8. What does Nero study in his music lessons?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, explain how the Roman Empire changes, or didn't change, under the various Caesars.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book, answer the following question: What role do women have in the lives and reigns of the Caesars?

Essay Topic 3

Explain, using examples from the book, the purpose of the government under the Caesars.

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