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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is believed to have pinched Galba's cheek when he was a child and said, "you too will taste a little power child?"
(a) Nero.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Julius.
(d) Claudius.

2. The soldiers who kiss Otho when he dies, say that Otho was the ________ man they had ever known.
(a) Greatest.
(b) Most arrogant.
(c) Bravest.
(d) Most selfish.

3. What does Claudius hide behind when he hears Gaius is dead?
(a) A horse.
(b) A statue.
(c) A bed.
(d) A curtain.

4. Who does Vitellius have to outlive, according to the prophecy, so that he can live long and reign securely?
(a) His sons.
(b) His wife.
(c) His mother.
(d) His daughters.

5. Why does Julius choose to govern Gaul?
(a) To bring him success.
(b) To bring him knowledge.
(c) To bring him wealth.
(d) To bring him experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rubria?

2. What was Galba's grandfather invoking when an eagle came to take the entrails he held?

3. Who is Mnester?

4. How does a commoner try to kill Claudius?

5. Why does Augustus banish his daughter?

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