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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. The Gauls attack Nero after how many years of his rule?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Twelve.

2. Galba wins what types of awards for his military achievements in Africa?
(a) Monetary awards.
(b) Memorial awards.
(c) Triumphal awards.
(d) Senatorial awards.

3. What is the first thing that facilitates Vespasian's ascension to Ceasar?
(a) A letter from Otho.
(b) A letter from Vitellius.
(c) A letter from Galba.
(d) A letter from Nero.

4. How many times does Nero try to poison his mother?
(a) Four times.
(b) Six times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Five times.

5. By what pool is Galba murdered?
(a) The University pool.
(b) The Forum pool.
(c) The Senatorial pool.
(d) The Curian pool.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Nero banish Otho when Otho falls in love with his mistress?

2. Where does Otho stab himself in order to commit suicide?

3. Who does Galba choose as an adopted son instead of Otho?

4. What was on the tree where the eagle took the entrails Galba was holding?

5. Who is believed to have pinched Galba's cheek when he was a child and said, "you too will taste a little power child?"

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Otho commit suicide?

2. What is Galba given for his military achievements in Africa.

3. Why does Galba remain inactive in his governorship?

4. Where do Otho's troops think they are going to, when he sends them out of Rome?

5. What happens during the eighth month of his reign?

6. What does Nero study in his music lessons?

7. When does Galba have his first public appointment?

8. When do Vespasian's feeling about being unprepared to lead go away?

9. What is one of the games Nero plays at night when he makes the rounds of the taverns?

10. What does the eagle do when Galba is with his grandfather?

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