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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What events trigger political unrest in Rome in 5 A.D.?
(a) Earthquakes, floods, and a famine
(b) The deaths of a dozen popular senators
(c) Several uprisings led by former slaves
(d) A series of fires in the poor neighborhoods

2. What happens to Julilla after Livia exposes her sexual affairs?
(a) She marries Claudius.
(b) She is sentenced to death.
(c) She joins the Vestals.
(d) She is banished.

3. Who does Claudius fall in love with?
(a) Agrippina
(b) Julilla
(c) Aemilia
(d) Camilla

4. What does Pollio bet Livy that Claudius is reading?
(a) Livia's book
(b) Trash
(c) The Classics
(d) Love poems

5. The senator Haterius was known for his skill in:
(a) Flattery
(b) Insults
(c) Eloquence
(d) Parody

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude does Livia take towards Postumus?

2. What does Augustus blame for the low marriage rate in Rome?

3. Livia finds out about Postumus's escape by. . .

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

5. Who is Agrippa?

(see the answer key)

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