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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mnester?
(a) A male gladiator.
(b) A male teacher.
(c) A male slave.
(d) A male comedian.

2. How many civil wars does Augustus fight in his reign?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

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

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

5. Claudius brings cool springs into Rome that lead to where?
(a) The city's sewers.
(b) Street level fountains.
(c) Elite baths.
(d) Ornamental reservoirs.

6. Augustus allowed his generals to be with their wives in what season?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

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

8. After his retirement, when he attempts to return to Rome a second time, a soothsayer says there is what waiting for Tiberius in Rome?
(a) A mob.
(b) An assassin.
(c) A disaster.
(d) Lots of work.

9. Who is Claudius' first wife?
(a) Plautia.
(b) Penelope.
(c) Paulina.
(d) Peggius.

10. How many years did Julius govern Gaul?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Ten.

11. What is the name of Julius' brother who was exiled by Sulla?
(a) Lucius Cinna.
(b) Lucius Serranto.
(c) Lucius Callan.
(d) Lucius Serra.

12. In what district does Gaius begin building an aqueduct?
(a) Senate.
(b) Liverus.
(c) Tiber.
(d) Temple.

13. Who does Julius marry his daughter to?
(a) Sicilia.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Limertan.
(d) Arabia.

14. Gaius never sleeps more than how many hours per night?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

15. Who does Julius partner with to stand for a consulship?
(a) Bibulus.
(b) Bitteraus.
(c) Bigginas.
(d) Billiganus.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the news reaches Rome that Tiberius has died, what happens in Rome?

2. What word describes Augustus's fiscal behavior?

3. What triumph was Caesar celebrating when Augustus got his military decorations?

4. How is Agrippa related to Augustus?

5. Where does Antony go when he tries to escape Augustus?

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