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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. When the news reaches Rome that Tiberius has died, what happens in Rome?
(a) A lot of speeches.
(b) A riot.
(c) A great celebration.
(d) A week of mourning.

2. How long did Gaius rule for?
(a) Six years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Five years.

3. How many children does Claudius have by all his wives?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Five.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After his retirement, when he attempts to return to Rome a second time, a soothsayer says there is what waiting for Tiberius in Rome?

2. Why does Augustus banish his daughter?

3. Who does Julius partner with to stand for a consulship?

4. How does Augustus deliver his speeches?

5. Which priesthood was Julius Caesar nominated to when his father died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Augustus create new governmental offices?

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

3. What kinds of things did Gaius invent?

4. Describe Augustus as a speaker.

5. Why is Claudius never expected to be a Caesar?

6. Why does Lucius Domitius want to remove Caesar from governing Gaul?

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

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

9. Why are Tiberius's speeches considered bad?

10. What changes does Caesar make to the calendar?

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