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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To avoid conflict with Julia, Tiberius decides to. . .
(a) exile himself from Rome.
(b) move back into her bedroom.
(c) have an affair with Vipsania.
(d) father a child with her.

2. How does Antonia regard her son, Claudius?
(a) She favors him.
(b) She disowns him.
(c) She dotes on him.
(d) She despises him.

3. What is a Triumvirate?
(a) A celebration that takes place after a war
(b) A group of three men who rule a government
(c) A type of clothing worn by important statesmen
(d) A chariot that was invented by the Romans

4. What language does Claudius use to write his autobiography?
(a) Greek
(b) Hebrew
(c) Latin
(d) English

5. What do the eagles drop into Claudius's gown?
(a) An egg
(b) A wolf cub
(c) A lamb
(d) A scroll

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Pollio's profession?

2. What is Claudius actually reading?

3. How do Livia and Urgulania describe the marriage of Claudius and Urgulanilla?

4. What does Claudius think is the reason for the low marriage rate?

5. Where does Claudius meet Assinius Pollio?

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