I, Claudius Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Augustus do when he discovers that Julia is having sexual affairs?
(a) He asks her to join the Vestals.
(b) He orders Tiberius to return at once.
(c) He orders her to be banished from Rome.
(d) He helps her divorce Tiberius and remarry.

2. How long had some of the oldest soldiers served?
(a) Five years
(b) Ten years
(c) Thirty-five years
(d) Twenty-five years

3. What kind of animal does Livia compare Claudius to?
(a) A lemur
(b) A lion
(c) A wolf
(d) A parrot

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

5. What does rebel leader Bato compare the Roman governors to?
(a) Watch-dogs
(b) Wolves
(c) Shepherds
(d) Sheep

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Agrippa?

2. Why does Athenodorus leave Rome?

3. What title does Tiberius refuse to use in Rome?

4. Which senator challenges Tiberius's reluctance to accept power?

5. What is Pollio's profession?

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