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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does the Senate react to Tiberius's denouncement of Agrippina and Nero?
(a) They are shocked into silence.
(b) They immediately order punishment.
(c) They rise up and refuse to accept it.
(d) They hold a long debate on the issue.

4. Why does Athenodorus leave Rome?
(a) He was framed by Livia for insurrection and banished.
(b) He wants to do research at the Library at Alexandria.
(c) He feels that he would be happier living outside of Rome.
(d) His nephews beg him to help them remove their governor.

5. Who is Flavius?
(a) Germanicus's second-in-command.
(b) The brother of the German general, Hermann.
(c) A former general with the German army.
(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. What is Claudius surprised about once Livia is dead?

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

4. What does Germanicus ask Claudius to do for him?

5. What project does Livia stop Claudius from completing?

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