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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the best part of Germanicus's final incursions against the Germans?
(a) He is able to rescue a legion of captured Roman soldiers.
(b) He recaptures one of the three lost Eagles.
(c) He captures the mother of Flavius, ensuring his loyalty.
(d) He finds enough gold to finance fighting for another year.

2. What project does Livia stop Claudius from completing?
(a) Getting appointed to a public position
(b) The building of a new library in Rome
(c) A book about Augustus's religious reforms
(d) A history of his grandfather's campaigns

3. What bad luck befalls Germanicus right after his successful battles?
(a) He receives word that his eldest son has died suddenly.
(b) His entire transport fleet of soldiers is scattered in a storm.
(c) His treasonous letters to Claudius are intercepted by Livia.
(d) He loses two regiments in a surprise attack by the Germans.

4. What does Germanicus ask Claudius to do for him?
(a) Avoid antagonizing Livia, Antonia, and Livilla
(b) Write to him about all the political gossip
(c) Ask Augustus for permission to visit Postumus
(d) Research information about the Balkan tribes

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tiberius propose rewarding Sejanus for breaking the Leek Green party?

2. Where is Senator Gallus when the Roman Guards come to arrest him?

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

4. What does Tiberius do when he meets with Agrippina?

5. Who is Flavius?

(see the answer key)

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