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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 Castor promise Agrippina that he will do?
(a) Stand up to Livilla and get a divorce
(b) Investigate the haunting of the house in Antioch
(c) Speak to Tiberius about the behavior of Piso
(d) Defend Germanicus's children and avenge his death

2. What honor does Livia create for Urgulania?
(a) First Daughter of Rome
(b) Chief Priestess to Diana
(c) Mother Confessor for the Vestals
(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) So that smaller cities can enjoy their shows.
(d) He is afraid they might lead rebellions.

4. Why was Postumus not arrested at Ostia?
(a) The crowd was too large for the officers to challenge.
(b) He was disguised as a sailor and slipped into the crowd.
(c) The people of Ostia turned on the guards and beat them.
(d) He was unable to land in the harbor because of bad weather.

5. With Postumus gone, who is the sole heir to Augustus's crown?
(a) Claudius
(b) Tiberius
(c) Germanicus
(d) Castor

Short Answer Questions

1. What notable thing does Claudius do at his first games?

2. Who kills the German soldier who offered to fight "any Roman?"

3. What happened to Martina, the chief witness against Piso and Plancina?

4. Who really orders the death of Postumus after Augustus dies?

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

(see the answer key)

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