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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Claudius's full name?
(a) Tiberius Claudius Germanicus
(b) Tiberius Claudius
(c) Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus
(d) Tiberius Claudius Nero Drusus Caesar

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

3. Where does Claudius meet Assinius Pollio?
(a) At the Apollo Library
(b) At the Imperial Palace
(c) In a public bathhouse
(d) Out on a busy street

4. Who is Athenodorus?
(a) Claudius's best friend
(b) Antonia's new husband
(c) Antonia's steward
(d) Claudius's favorite tutor

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Augustus do when he discovers that Julia is having sexual affairs?

2. How does Marcellus die?

3. What nickname do people use for Claudius?

4. What do the eagles drop into Claudius's gown?

5. What honor does Livia create for Urgulania?

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