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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nero knows he cannot beat the Gauls and so he tears what?
(a) His bed linens.
(b) His draperies.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His carpets.

2. Which religious sect does Nero severely punish?
(a) The Christians.
(b) The Muslims.
(c) The Jews.
(d) The Aesthians.

3. Where does Tiberius retire after his son dies?
(a) Sicilia.
(b) Oceania.
(c) Coste del Mar.
(d) Campania.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nero expels what kind of actors from the city?

2. Who does Vitellius have to outlive, according to the prophecy, so that he can live long and reign securely?

3. When Nero tries to molest a senator's wife, what does the senator do to Nero?

4. Once Nero has someone kill his mother what haunts him?

5. Under Tiberius' reign, the Dacians and Sarmatians ravage what area?

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