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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is assumed to become Augustus's successor when he dies?
(a) Germanicus
(b) Postumus
(c) Castor
(d) Tiberius

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

3. What excuse does Claudius give to his mother for selling his property?
(a) He says that Livilla had asked him for some money.
(b) He says that he needed to pay off gambling debts.
(c) He says that he is getting a divorce from Urgulanilla.
(d) He pretends that he wanted to buy a new house.

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

5. What does Livia send to her son, Drusus?
(a) A bag containing golden coins
(b) A letter, denouncing him
(c) A box filled with poisoned food
(d) Her personal physician

Short Answer Questions

1. What honor does Livia create for Urgulania?

2. Who kills the German soldier who offered to fight "any Roman?"

3. What is Claudius's full name?

4. What nickname do people use for Claudius?

5. What title does Tiberius refuse to use in Rome?

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