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

2. How did Gaius die?
(a) On accident.
(b) Murder.
(c) In the sea.
(d) In his sleep.

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

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

5. Who is Tiberius's second wife?
(a) Cleo.
(b) Sara.
(c) Julia.
(d) Dara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word describes Augustus's fiscal behavior?

2. What is the name of Julius' brother who was exiled by Sulla?

3. What is the name of Tiberius's brother?

4. Where does Claudius build a harbor during his reign?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Tiberius let ravage the Roman Empire?

2. What does Augustus do when Caesar goes to fight Pompey's sons in Spain?

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

4. What does Gaius do when he is short on cash?

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

6. When someone predicts that Claudius will be Emperor one day, what is his sister's response?

7. Describe Claudius as a leader at the beginning of his reign?

8. Why does Gaius never sleep for more than three hours a night?

9. When does Tiberius interfere in state matters?

10. What changes does Augustus make to the calendar?

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