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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumor is spread about Lucius?
(a) He is having an affair.
(b) He does not pay taxes.
(c) He is an Egyptian spy.
(d) He is stealing spoils of war.

2. Where does Caesar move after becoming the Pontifus Maximus?
(a) The Row of Officials.
(b) The Domus Publica.
(c) The Public Garden.
(d) The Church Court.

3. Who comes to Caesar's mother's house to discuss politics?
(a) The Senators.
(b) Noblewomen.
(c) Military wives.
(d) The judges.

4. What is the Pontifus Maximus patriarch over?
(a) The Vestal Virgins.
(b) The Holy Nurses.
(c) The Garden of the Gods.
(d) The Sacrifice House.

5. What does Julia think when she is around Brutus?
(a) He is annoying.
(b) He is boring.
(c) He is young.
(d) He is stupid.

6. What happens to Clodius after his case against Fabia is lost?
(a) He is taxed.
(b) He is shunned.
(c) He loses his election.
(d) He is welcomed into the Boni.

7. What kind of crown does Caesar wear?
(a) Gold.
(b) Monarchal.
(c) Military.
(d) Civic.

8. What intrigues Caesar about Servilia?
(a) Her innocence.
(b) Her intelligence.
(c) Her power.
(d) Her money.

9. How many theaters are made for the Ludi Meglenses?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 20.

10. Who is Caesar's adopted father figure?
(a) Clodius.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Lucius.
(d) Rex.

11. How does Caesar convince the assembly to give Pompey the special commission?
(a) He reads a letter.
(b) He sings a song.
(c) He delivers a speech.
(d) He has Cornelius deliver a speech.

12. What does Caesar plan to do to get the approval he needs?
(a) Cowtow to the reigning leaders.
(b) Defeat other men.
(c) Dig up dirt on the other leaders.
(d) Build his own faction.

13. How does Caepio die?
(a) He hangs himself.
(b) He is poisoned.
(c) He has a venerial disease.
(d) He is stabbed.

14. How old is Brutus's betrothed when he becomes wealthy?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 16.
(d) 10.

15. What does the Popular assembly elect Caesar to be?
(a) Senator.
(b) General.
(c) Governor.
(d) Curator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Balbus teach Caesar?

2. Who does Cornelius work for?

3. Who does Servilia want as a daughter-in-law?

4. What kind of grain was stolen in Ostia?

5. What does Caesar rely on to win the Pontifus Maximus election?

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