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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The only three men that Tiberius trusted were Sejanus, Nerva, and. . .
(a) Thrasyllus.
(b) Germanicus.
(c) Gallus.
(d) Haterius.

2. Why does Athenodorus leave Rome?
(a) His nephews beg him to help them remove their governor.
(b) He was framed by Livia for insurrection and banished.
(c) He feels that he would be happier living outside of Rome.
(d) He wants to do research at the Library at Alexandria.

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

4. What honor does Livia create for Urgulania?
(a) Chief Priestess to Diana
(b) Second Wife of the Emperor
(c) Mother Confessor for the Vestals
(d) First Daughter of Rome

5. What notable thing does Claudius do at his first games?
(a) Faint when a gladiator dies
(b) Fall out of the royal box
(c) Give the most stirring speech
(d) Fight with one of the gladiators

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Claudius fall in love with?

2. Sejanus persuaded Tiberius to. . .

3. Who accuses Postumus of trying to rape her?

4. Which senator challenges Tiberius's reluctance to accept power?

5. What attitude does Livia take towards Postumus?

(see the answer key)

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