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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 29.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is Caligula when he becomes emperor?
(a) Thirty-five years old
(b) Twenty-five years old
(c) Twenty years old
(d) Thirty years old

3. Why did Tiberius allow Agrippina to remain alive and free?
(a) She was still under Livia's protection.
(b) He still had warm feelings for Germanicus.
(c) He was hoping she would consent to marry him.
(d) She was the mother of his grandchildren.

4. What does Antonia say that Caligula did to Drusilla?
(a) Locked her in a room
(b) Killed her pony
(c) Tried to kill her
(d) Committed incest

5. What omen is cited by Tiberius to show that Augustus should become a God?
(a) The planets move into alignment.
(b) His statue was seen to move .
(c) There is an earthquake in Rome.
(d) His statue was struck by lightning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who speaks at Livia's funeral?

2. What does Castor promise Agrippina that he will do?

3. How does Postumus send word to Claudius that he is alive?

4. Where does Claudius meet Assinius Pollio?

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

(see the answer key)

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