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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. Who murders Pompey when he flees Rome?
(a) King Ptolemy XIII.
(b) Emperor Ptolemy XIII.
(c) Counselor Ptolemy XIII.
(d) Priest Ptolemy XIII.

2. How much gold, per guard, does Claudius give when his guards pledge allegiance to him?
(a) 75 gold pieces.
(b) 50 gold pieces.
(c) 100 gold pieces.
(d) 150 gold pieces.

3. In what year was Gaius born?
(a) 13 AD.
(b) 15 AD.
(c) 14 AD.
(d) 12 AD.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. A group of ______ try to kill Claudius after the commoner fails.

2. The Temple of ______ Mars is one of Augustus's famous public works.

3. When Tiberius retires from the public eye, he makes the young men and women dress up as what?

4. After Sulla's death, what rank does the Assembly give Julius?

5. Augustus allowed his generals to be with their wives in what season?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do people think Claudius was poisoned?

2. What does Claudius do if someone is found guilty of a really shocking crime?

3. What changes does Caesar make to the calendar?

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

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

6. What does Augustus say when the people and Senate agree to give him the title, " Father of the Country?"

7. Why does Augustus never invade another country?

8. Who are some of the women Caesar had affairs with?

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

10. How does Gaius get the surname of Caligula?

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