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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. Once Nero has someone kill his mother what haunts him?
(a) His mother's ghost.
(b) His guilt.
(c) His sister's ghost.
(d) His conscience.

2. Nero took Poppaea from her husband to be what?
(a) His mistress.
(b) His slave.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His wife.

3. How often did Galba grant applications for Roman citizenship?
(a) Hardly ever.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Once a month.
(d) All the time.

4. Which religious sect does Nero severely punish?
(a) The Jews.
(b) The Aesthians.
(c) The Christians.
(d) The Muslims.

5. When Otho sends his troops to meet Vitellius' troops, where to they think they are going?
(a) On a ship.
(b) To training grounds.
(c) To peace talks.
(d) On vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing that facilitates Vespasian's ascension to Ceasar?

2. Nero knows he cannot beat the Gauls and so he tears what?

3. Why does Galba remain inactive during his governorship?

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

5. How many times does Nero try to poison his mother?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Vespasian do in Britain when Claudius is Emperor?

3. What happens to townships that are slow to receive Galba as Emperor?

4. What is the reaction of the Roman citizens to Nero's death?

5. How did Vespasian offend Nero?

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

7. What does Nero study in his music lessons?

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

9. How does Nero try to strengthen his voice?

10. What is irrational about Nero's preparations when Galba is bringing troops to Rome?

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