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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best part of Germanicus's final incursions against the Germans?

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

3. Why does Athenodorus leave Rome?

4. What does Germanicus tell his soldiers about the German fighters?

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

(see the answer key)

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