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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Augustus believed that no women were allowed at ___________ games.
(a) Gladiatorial.
(b) Olympic.
(c) War.
(d) Naval.

2. The Temple of ______ Mars is one of Augustus's famous public works.
(a) Avenging.
(b) Triumphant.
(c) Watchful.
(d) Leading.

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

4. Where does Claudius build a harbor during his reign?
(a) Luscia.
(b) Ostia.
(c) Rome.
(d) Carbornna.

5. Gaius says that a "man must either be frugal or be ________."
(a) Great.
(b) Rich.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Ruler.

6. What is struck by lightning on the Ides of March during Gaius's reign?
(a) The Capitol at Rome.
(b) The Capitol at Italia.
(c) The Capitol at Tuscany.
(d) The Capitol at Capua.

7. Who proclaims Claudius emperor?
(a) A guardsman.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) A servant.

8. Who does Tiberius let invade Gaul?
(a) The Germans.
(b) The Chinese.
(c) The Arabians.
(d) The Egyptians.

9. What theatre does Gaius complete construction on?
(a) Pompey's Theatre.
(b) Drusilla's Theatre.
(c) Antony's Theatre.
(d) Maximus' Theatre.

10. How does Augustus deliver his speeches?
(a) He reads them.
(b) He has cue cards.
(c) He has a prompter.
(d) He memorizes them.

11. What does Augustus force Antony to do?
(a) Go to jail.
(b) Leave Rome.
(c) Become a servant.
(d) Commit suicide.

12. What does Gaius go to fetch after giving a heartfelt speech at Tiberius' funeral?
(a) His family members.
(b) His family members' remains.
(c) His family members' temple offerings.
(d) His family members' belongings.

13. How does a commoner try to kill Claudius?
(a) By stabbing him.
(b) By tripping him.
(c) By poisoning him.
(d) By running him over with a horse.

14. What title do the people want--and the Senate agrees-- to give Augustus?
(a) Father of the Country.
(b) Ruler of the Country.
(c) Emperor of the Country.
(d) Protector of the Country.

15. Where does Claudius spend most of his life?
(a) In Sicilia.
(b) In Campania.
(c) In Germania.
(d) In Tiber.

Short Answer Questions

1. An aedileship is below what position?

2. Who does Julius marry his daughter to?

3. What month was Gaius born in?

4. What medical condition does Julius Caesar suffer from?

5. What is the name of Julius and Cornelia's daughter?

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