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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Galba remain inactive during his governorship?
(a) So that he can study music.
(b) So that he doesn't have to do anything.
(c) So Nero cannot take it away from him.
(d) So Nero cannot punish him.

2. What did Nero do to a boy named Sporus?
(a) Beat him.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Steal him.
(d) Castrate him.

3. What was on the tree where the eagle took the entrails Galba was holding?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Acorns.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Birds.

4. How many battles does Vespasian fight in Britain when Claudius was emperor?
(a) 60.
(b) 40.
(c) 50.
(d) 30.

5. On what day of the month is Otho born?
(a) 25th.
(b) 5th.
(c) 12th.
(d) 31st.

6. The soldiers present at his death kiss what part of Otho?
(a) His hands and feet.
(b) His eyes and ears.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His heart and head.

7. Vitellius is curator of what?
(a) Public Museums.
(b) Public Works.
(c) Public Libraries.
(d) Public Art.

8. What is Galba's other main characteristic?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Greed.
(c) Prudence.
(d) Fairness.

9. When Otho sends his troops to meet Vitellius' troops, where to they think they are going?
(a) To training grounds.
(b) To peace talks.
(c) On vacation.
(d) On a ship.

10. Vespasian starts a civil war after who is assassinated?
(a) Vitellius.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Otho.
(d) Nero.

11. In what month was Vespasian born?
(a) April.
(b) March.
(c) November.
(d) December.

12. Who leads the Gauls in their attack against Nero?
(a) Galata.
(b) Gavinius.
(c) Gladius.
(d) Galba.

13. Where does Otho stab himself in order to commit suicide?
(a) His heart.
(b) His brain.
(c) His lungs.
(d) His neck.

14. According to rumor, where is Vitellius planning to transfer the troops in Germany?
(a) Egpyt.
(b) The Orient.
(c) The West.
(d) Spain.

15. Who kills Galba?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A mob.
(c) His servants.
(d) Some women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Vitellius was a knight and steward to whom?

2. What is the first thing that facilitates Vespasian's ascension to Ceasar?

3. Nero knows he cannot beat the Gauls and so he tears what?

4. By what pool is Galba murdered?

5. Townships that are slow to receive Galba as Emperor are punished with what?

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