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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Claudius meet Assinius Pollio?
(a) At the Imperial Palace
(b) At the Apollo Library
(c) In a public bathhouse
(d) Out on a busy street

2. What does Livia demand Tiberius to do with the letter from his brother, Drusus?
(a) Send it to Augustus
(b) Throw it into the fire
(c) Send it back unread
(d) Read it aloud immediately

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

4. How long has Augustus ruled Rome?
(a) Forty years
(b) Sixty years
(c) Twenty years
(d) Fifty-five years

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What notable thing does Claudius do at his first games?

2. What does Claudius shout when he is told about Augustus's death?

3. Germanicus promises Claudius, if he finds evidence that Postumus is innocent, he will. . .

4. Who is Agrippa?

5. Who accuses Postumus of trying to rape her?

(see the answer key)

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