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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which limb of Augustus has physical problems?
(a) His arm.
(b) His hand.
(c) His foot.
(d) His leg.

2. Who is Mnester?
(a) A male slave.
(b) A male teacher.
(c) A male gladiator.
(d) A male comedian.

3. Who does Julius partner with to stand for a consulship?
(a) Billiganus.
(b) Bibulus.
(c) Bitteraus.
(d) Bigginas.

4. Claudius is interested in keeping the city what?
(a) Religious.
(b) Rich.
(c) Clean.
(d) Poor.

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

6. What word describes Augustus's fiscal behavior?
(a) Expansive.
(b) Frugal.
(c) Send-thrift.
(d) Unrestrained.

7. What is the name of Julius' brother who was exiled by Sulla?
(a) Lucius Serranto.
(b) Lucius Serra.
(c) Lucius Cinna.
(d) Lucius Callan.

8. Claudius was never expected to be a Caesar because people said he was what?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Tyrannical.
(c) Overconfidant.
(d) Dumb.

9. Gaius never sleeps more than how many hours per night?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

10. Which priesthood was Julius Caesar nominated to when his father died?
(a) Mars.
(b) Saturn.
(c) Pluto.
(d) Jupiter.

11. When Tiberius' mother dies, what does he do?
(a) Not attend her funeral.
(b) Throw a party.
(c) Throw her body in the ocean.
(d) Design a statue.

12. Who is Tiberius's first wife?
(a) Telipsana.
(b) Fatlipsana.
(c) Calipsana.
(d) Vipsania.

13. How is Agrippa related to Augustus?
(a) Grandson.
(b) Son-in-law.
(c) Son.
(d) Step-son.

14. When Gaius is short on cash, what does he do?
(a) Raise taxes.
(b) Search for new treasure.
(c) Cut back on expenses.
(d) Make war.

15. Who does Tiberius expel to the far out regions of the empire?
(a) Astrologers.
(b) Sociologists.
(c) Astronomers.
(d) Philosophers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Julius and Cornelia's daughter?

2. What medical condition does Gaius suffer from?

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

4. Who proclaims Claudius emperor?

5. Who does Julius marry his daughter to?

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