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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Martina, the chief witness against Piso and Plancina?
(a) She was killed by agents of Sejanus.
(b) Livia sent her away to an island.
(c) She was bribed to perjure herself.
(d) She killed herself in her cell.

2. What is the best part of Germanicus's final incursions against the Germans?
(a) He finds enough gold to finance fighting for another year.
(b) He recaptures one of the three lost Eagles.
(c) He is able to rescue a legion of captured Roman soldiers.
(d) He captures the mother of Flavius, ensuring his loyalty.

3. What excuse does Claudius give to his mother for selling his property?
(a) He says that Livilla had asked him for some money.
(b) He pretends that he wanted to buy a new house.
(c) He says that he needed to pay off gambling debts.
(d) He says that he is getting a divorce from Urgulanilla.

4. The senator Haterius was known for his skill in:
(a) Flattery
(b) Insults
(c) Parody
(d) Eloquence

5. Who is assumed to become Augustus's successor when he dies?
(a) Tiberius
(b) Postumus
(c) Castor
(d) Germanicus

Short Answer Questions

1. What trick does Caligula use to cheer Tiberius up?

2. Where was Claudius when Caligula was assassinated?

3. One of Caligula's first acts is to:

4. What is Claudius surprised about once Livia is dead?

5. What does Livia call Caligula?

(see the answer key)

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