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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does rebel leader Bato compare the Roman governors to?
(a) Sheep
(b) Wolves
(c) Shepherds
(d) Watch-dogs

2. Germanicus promises Claudius, if he finds evidence that Postumus is innocent, he will. . .
(a) investigate the death of their father.
(b) make sure that Livia was tried for her crimes.
(c) speak to Augustus about the matter.
(d) rescue Postumus from the island himself.

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

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

5. How long has Augustus ruled Rome?
(a) Fifty-five years
(b) Twenty years
(c) Sixty years
(d) Forty years

Short Answer Questions

1. With Postumus gone, who is the sole heir to Augustus's crown?

2. Who accuses Postumus of trying to rape her?

3. What does Livia demand Tiberius to do with the letter from his brother, Drusus?

4. Which historian does Claudius hope to emulate?

5. What omen is cited by Tiberius to show that Augustus should become a God?

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