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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What nickname do people use for Claudius?
(a) Claudius the Cautious
(b) Claudius the Idiot
(c) Claudius the Brave
(d) Claudius the Ugly

3. What attitude does Livia take towards Postumus?
(a) She suggests that he be given more honors.
(b) She paints him as ambitious and rude to Augustus.
(c) She supports him as Augustus's last grandson.
(d) She decribes him as very gentle and loving.

4. Who does Claudius fall in love with?
(a) Julilla
(b) Aemilia
(c) Camilla
(d) Agrippina

5. How does Marcellus die?
(a) He commits suicide.
(b) He dies in battle.
(c) Agrippa stabs him.
(d) Livia poisons him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Claudius actually reading?

2. Who is Athenodorus?

3. How does Antonia regard her son, Claudius?

4. What does Augustus blame for the low marriage rate in Rome?

5. What language does Claudius use to write his autobiography?

(see the answer key)

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