View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In order to marry Julia, Tiberius must first. . .
(a) sacrifice a white bull to Jupiter.
(b) adopt her three sons and two daughters.
(c) divorce his beloved wife, Vipsania.
(d) assassinate Julia's husband, Agrippa.

4. Who kills the German soldier who offered to fight "any Roman?"
(a) Roach
(b) Cassius Chærea
(c) Augustus
(d) Germanicus

5. Why does Augustus move the sword-fighters out of the city?
(a) He is afraid they might lead rebellions.
(b) They are expected to defend the outer boroughs.
(c) They are needed to help transport corn shipments.
(d) So that smaller cities can enjoy their shows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude does Livia take towards Postumus?

2. When Tiberius adopts Germanicus, Claudius's brother is brought into which family?

3. To avoid conflict with Julia, Tiberius decides to. . .

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

5. What kind of animal does Livia compare Claudius to?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 273 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample