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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 Augustus blame for the low marriage rate in Rome?
(a) The lack of priests to perform the ceremonies
(b) The selfishness and laziness of bachelorhood
(c) The ease of getting divorces for political reasons
(d) The fact that everyone is related to each other

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

3. What does Livia demand Tiberius to do with the letter from his brother, Drusus?
(a) Send it to Augustus
(b) Read it aloud immediately
(c) Send it back unread
(d) Throw it into the fire

4. Claudius is the biological grandson of:
(a) Drusus
(b) Tiberius
(c) Pompey
(d) Mark Antony

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Claudius fall in love with?

3. What do Pollio and Livy argue about?

4. What notable thing does Claudius do at his first games?

5. Name all of Julia's husbands.

(see the answer key)

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