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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Gauls attack Nero after how many years of his rule?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Twelve.

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

3. What does Nero love and begin training in at an early age?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Breeding horses.
(c) Dance.
(d) Music.

4. What does Nero have which makes it hard for him to perform?
(a) Bad instruments.
(b) Bad habits.
(c) Bad eyesight.
(d) Bad stage fright.

5. Who is Rubria?
(a) A Vestal Virgin.
(b) Nero's mother.
(c) Nero's sister.
(d) A priestess.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tiberius's second wife?

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

3. How old was Tiberius when he died?

4. Tiberius makes all Egyptians and Jews burn what?

5. A prophet of what tells Vitellius the conditions under which he will live long and reign securely?

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