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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Nero's brother, Drusus?
(a) He is banished to a very small, rocky island.
(b) He is imprisoned in an attic in the Palace.
(c) He becomes one of Tiberius's trusted advisors.
(d) He is told to take command of the troops in Germany.

2. How does Tiberius propose rewarding Sejanus for breaking the Leek Green party?
(a) Marrying him to Livilla's daughter
(b) Naming him his successor
(c) Marrying him to Livilla
(d) Giving him a large pension

3. Who does Claudius blame for the mistakes that led to a Germanic uprising?
(a) Varus
(b) Germanicus
(c) Tiberius
(d) Cassius

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

5. Who is Flavius?
(a) Germanicus's second-in-command.
(b) A former general with the German army.
(c) The brother of the German general, Hermann.
(d) A slave who was captured in Germany.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Claudius, how many Germans for each Roman soldier killed in the battles?

2. Why does Athenodorus leave Rome?

3. How does the Senate react to Tiberius's denouncement of Agrippina and Nero?

4. What bad luck befalls Germanicus right after his successful battles?

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

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