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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tiberius do when he meets with Agrippina?
(a) Tries to seduce her in his bedchamber
(b) Calls her a traitor and cuts off her head
(c) Beats her senseless with a vine sapling
(d) Promises to help her any way that he can

2. Where is Claudius during Germanicus's triumphal return to Rome?
(a) In Ostia
(b) In Carthage
(c) In Capua
(d) In Germany

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) He loses two regiments in a surprise attack by the Germans.
(d) His treasonous letters to Claudius are intercepted by Livia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does rebel leader Bato compare the Roman governors to?

2. Why does Athenodorus leave Rome?

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

4. Who does Claudius blame for the mistakes that led to a Germanic uprising?

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

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