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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Augustus's first wife?
(a) Castillo.
(b) Claudia.
(c) Cara.
(d) Celenia.

2. What is the name of Tiberius's brother?
(a) Franusas.
(b) Galusas.
(c) Drusas.
(d) Thrusas.

3. On what day in September was Augustus born?
(a) 23.
(b) 20.
(c) 21.
(d) 22.

4. Who tried to make Julius divorce his wife, Cornelia?
(a) The Dictator.
(b) The Emperor.
(c) The King.
(d) The Consul.

5. After Sulla's death, what rank does the Assembly give Julius?
(a) Colonel.
(b) Major.
(c) Leader.
(d) General.

6. How is Julius Caesar killed?
(a) Poison.
(b) In battle.
(c) By accident.
(d) Assasination.

7. Augustus believed that no women were allowed at ___________ games.
(a) Olympic.
(b) Gladiatorial.
(c) Naval.
(d) War.

8. What theatre does Gaius complete construction on?
(a) Pompey's Theatre.
(b) Drusilla's Theatre.
(c) Maximus' Theatre.
(d) Antony's Theatre.

9. When the news reaches Rome that Tiberius has died, what happens in Rome?
(a) A great celebration.
(b) A riot.
(c) A lot of speeches.
(d) A week of mourning.

10. In what year does Julius become a Praetor?
(a) 63 BC.
(b) 62 BC.
(c) 64 BC.
(d) 65 BC.

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

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

13. At what age does Gaius die?
(a) 28.
(b) 29.
(c) 27.
(d) 26.

14. What title do the people want--and the Senate agrees-- to give Augustus?
(a) Emperor of the Country.
(b) Ruler of the Country.
(c) Father of the Country.
(d) Protector of the Country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical condition does Gaius suffer from?

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

3. When Tiberius returns to Caprae, he does not fill any vacancies in what?

4. Who adopts Augustus?

5. Who does Tiberius expel to the far out regions of the empire?

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