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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Claudius become engaged to Urgulanilla?
(a) It gives him more political status
(b) Augustus asks him to marry her
(c) As a favor to Livia's friend
(d) He falls in love with her

2. What is Pollio's profession?
(a) Statesman
(b) Historian
(c) General
(d) Philosopher

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Augustus most about hearing Claudius declaim?

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

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

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

5. Where does Claudius meet Assinius Pollio?

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