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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Vitellius.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Tiberius's brother?
(a) Thrusas.
(b) Drusas.
(c) Franusas.
(d) Galusas.

2. Vitellius is Governor of what location?
(a) Germany.
(b) Arabia.
(c) Africa.
(d) Liberitum.

3. Who does Tiberius expel to the far out regions of the empire?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Astrologers.
(c) Astronomers.
(d) Sociologists.

4. When Nero has to sign execution orders, he says he wishes he had never learned how to do what?
(a) Write.
(b) Rule.
(c) Read.
(d) Speak.

5. What does Nero do to part of Rome when he is "disgusted with the drab old buildings?"
(a) Demolish it.
(b) Flood it.
(c) Fight a war game in it.
(d) Set fire to it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nero do to a boy named Sporus?

2. How long does it take before Tiberius leaves Rome once he is the leader?

3. Who helps Nero commit suicide?

4. What year was Vitellius born?

5. Who is Tiberius's first wife?

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