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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Pontic triumph, what carried the slogan "I came, I saw, I conquered?"
(a) A wagon.
(b) A horse blanket.
(c) A chariot.
(d) A shield.

2. At what age does Gaius die?
(a) 27.
(b) 26.
(c) 28.
(d) 29.

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

4. How old was Tiberius when he died?
(a) 75.
(b) 77.
(c) 74.
(d) 76.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When bad weather causes a grain shortage, where does the mob pelt and curse Claudius?

2. Where does Tiberius retire after his son dies?

3. Who was Claudius's father?

4. How much gold, per guard, does Claudius give when his guards pledge allegiance to him?

5. Who adopts Augustus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What things does Tiberius neglect when he returns to Caprae from Campania?

2. What changes does Augustus make to the calendar?

3. What kinds of things did Gaius invent?

4. Describe Augustus as a speaker.

5. What measures does Caesar take to win the esteem of kings and other authorities?

6. How does Gaius get the surname of Caligula?

7. Why does Augustus never invade another country?

8. What is the peculiar method Caesar uses to raise the morale of his men?

9. Who does Tiberius let ravage the Roman Empire?

10. What changes does Caesar make to the calendar?

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