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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which limb of Augustus has physical problems?
(a) His hand.
(b) His arm.
(c) His leg.
(d) His foot.

4. What surname is Gaius given as a joke?
(a) Theodorus.
(b) Brutus.
(c) Antony.
(d) Caligula.

5. Who is Augustus's second wife?
(a) Livia.
(b) Drusilla.
(c) Galla.
(d) Scribonia.

6. An aedileship is below what position?
(a) Praetorship.
(b) Consulship.
(c) Parletarianship.
(d) Quaestorship.

7. When Tiberius returns to Caprae, he does not fill any vacancies in what?
(a) The Equestrian Order.
(b) The Elephantine Order.
(c) The Solidific Order.
(d) The Helenic Order.

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

9. Augustus believes that if he puts his right foot in his left shoe it is a sign of what?
(a) War.
(b) Famine.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) Sickness.

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

11. When bad weather causes a grain shortage, where does the mob pelt and curse Claudius?
(a) In the baths.
(b) In the palace.
(c) At the Forum.
(d) At the temples.

12. A group of ______ try to kill Claudius after the commoner fails.
(a) Servants.
(b) Women.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Children.

13. How many counsulships does Claudius hold?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

14. Who is Tiberius's first wife?
(a) Vipsania.
(b) Telipsana.
(c) Fatlipsana.
(d) Calipsana.

15. How is Agrippa related to Augustus?
(a) Step-son.
(b) Son.
(c) Grandson.
(d) Son-in-law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gaius go to fetch after giving a heartfelt speech at Tiberius' funeral?

2. What medical condition does Gaius suffer from?

3. Who murders Pompey when he flees Rome?

4. In what district does Gaius begin building an aqueduct?

5. Who does Julius marry his daughter to?

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