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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is assumed to become Augustus's successor when he dies?
(a) Germanicus
(b) Postumus
(c) Tiberius
(d) Castor

2. Augustus secretly frees Postumus from exile by. . .
(a) having a slave impersonate Postumus.
(b) pretending that Postumus has died.
(c) keeping all news from leaving his island.
(d) killing the soldiers that guarded him.

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

4. Name all of Julia's husbands.
(a) Marcellus, Agrippa, and Tiberius
(b) Agrippa, Tiberius, and Drusus
(c) Marcellus and Drusus
(d) Agrippa and Tiberius

5. Which historian does Claudius hope to emulate?
(a) Cato
(b) Sulpicius
(c) Pollio
(d) Livy

Short Answer Questions

1. With Postumus gone, who is the sole heir to Augustus's crown?

2. Livia finds out about Postumus's escape by. . .

3. How long has Augustus ruled Rome?

4. What does Claudius shout when he is told about Augustus's death?

5. What is Pollio's profession?

(see the answer key)

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