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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) Postumus
(b) Castor
(c) Germanicus
(d) Tiberius

2. What does Livia demand Tiberius to do with the letter from his brother, Drusus?
(a) Send it back unread
(b) Throw it into the fire
(c) Read it aloud immediately
(d) Send it to Augustus

3. What does Livia send to her son, Drusus?
(a) A bag containing golden coins
(b) A box filled with poisoned food
(c) A letter, denouncing him
(d) Her personal physician

4. What events trigger political unrest in Rome in 5 A.D.?
(a) A series of fires in the poor neighborhoods
(b) The deaths of a dozen popular senators
(c) Earthquakes, floods, and a famine
(d) Several uprisings led by former slaves

5. What is Pollio's profession?
(a) Philosopher
(b) General
(c) Statesman
(d) Historian

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Claudius become engaged to Urgulanilla?

2. Which historian does Claudius hope to emulate?

3. Name all of Julia's husbands.

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

5. Augustus secretly frees Postumus from exile by. . .

(see the answer key)

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