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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claudius shout when he is told about Augustus's death?
(a) That's it! I'm a dead man!
(b) Poor Postumus!
(c) Poison is Queen!
(d) Long live the Republic!

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

3. What number did Germanicus consider especially unlucky?
(a) Thirteen
(b) Twenty-five
(c) Seven
(d) Three

4. What events trigger political unrest in Rome in 5 A.D.?
(a) Several uprisings led by former slaves
(b) The deaths of a dozen popular senators
(c) A series of fires in the poor neighborhoods
(d) Earthquakes, floods, and a famine

5. Why is Piso sent to Syria?
(a) To build a new city
(b) To govern the province
(c) To train the troops there
(d) To raise more taxes for Rome

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the spoils of Caligula's war on Neptune?

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

3. What happened to Martina, the chief witness against Piso and Plancina?

4. What does Sejanus advise Claudius not to do?

5. What nickname do people use for Claudius?

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