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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What really happened to Postumus?
(a) He was tortured and then killed.
(b) He gave up his cause and disappeared.
(c) He was captured and sent to Eqypt.
(d) He agreed to go back to his island.

2. Who kills the German soldier who offered to fight "any Roman?"
(a) Roach
(b) Cassius Chærea
(c) Augustus
(d) Germanicus

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

4. What title does Tiberius refuse on Livia's behalf?
(a) Mother of the Country
(b) High Priestess to Augustus
(c) Dowager
(d) Empress

5. Why does Augustus move the sword-fighters out of the city?
(a) So that smaller cities can enjoy their shows.
(b) They are expected to defend the outer boroughs.
(c) They are needed to help transport corn shipments.
(d) He is afraid they might lead rebellions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the Crocodile?

2. What does Piso give Tiberius at his trial?

3. How do Livia and Urgulania describe the marriage of Claudius and Urgulanilla?

4. With Postumus gone, who is the sole heir to Augustus's crown?

5. Who offers to capture Postumus for Tiberius?

(see the answer key)

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