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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Germanicus promises Claudius, if he finds evidence that Postumus is innocent, he will. . .
(a) investigate the death of their father.
(b) rescue Postumus from the island himself.
(c) make sure that Livia was tried for her crimes.
(d) speak to Augustus about the matter.

2. Augustus secretly frees Postumus from exile by. . .
(a) pretending that Postumus has died.
(b) having a slave impersonate Postumus.
(c) killing the soldiers that guarded him.
(d) keeping all news from leaving his island.

3. What does Livia send to her son, Drusus?
(a) A bag containing golden coins
(b) A letter, denouncing him
(c) Her personal physician
(d) A box filled with poisoned food

4. What does Augustus blame for the low marriage rate in Rome?
(a) The ease of getting divorces for political reasons
(b) The lack of priests to perform the ceremonies
(c) The selfishness and laziness of bachelorhood
(d) The fact that everyone is related to each other

5. Why does Athenodorus leave Rome?
(a) His nephews beg him to help them remove their governor.
(b) He was framed by Livia for insurrection and banished.
(c) He wants to do research at the Library at Alexandria.
(d) He feels that he would be happier living outside of Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Livia demand Tiberius to do with the letter from his brother, Drusus?

2. What does Livia refuse to do in the same room as Claudius?

3. Why does Claudius become engaged to Urgulanilla?

4. In order to marry Julia, Tiberius must first. . .

5. Who rules Rome after the death of Mark Antony?

(see the answer key)

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