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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claudius think is the reason for the low marriage rate?
(a) Single women have more rights
(b) Marrying the wrong family risks death
(c) Prostitutes are cheaper and nicer
(d) There are no pretty girls left

2. What honor does Livia create for Urgulania?
(a) Chief Priestess to Diana
(b) Mother Confessor for the Vestals
(c) First Daughter of Rome
(d) Second Wife of the Emperor

3. Why does Augustus move the sword-fighters out of the city?
(a) They are needed to help transport corn shipments.
(b) They are expected to defend the outer boroughs.
(c) He is afraid they might lead rebellions.
(d) So that smaller cities can enjoy their shows.

4. Who offers to capture Postumus for Tiberius?
(a) Crispus
(b) Nerva
(c) Livia
(d) Sejanus

5. Who accuses Postumus of trying to rape her?
(a) Only Livilla
(b) Both Livilla and Æmillia
(c) Livilla and Julilla
(d) Æmillia and Urgulanilla

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustus blame for the low marriage rate in Rome?

2. What does Piso give Tiberius at his trial?

3. What does Livia ask Plancina to do?

4. What really happened to Postumus?

5. Who was the Crocodile?

(see the answer key)

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