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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Marcellus die?
(a) He dies in battle.
(b) Agrippa stabs him.
(c) Livia poisons him.
(d) He commits suicide.

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

3. Tiberius trusted Nerva because of his. . .
(a) honesty.
(b) connections.
(c) age.
(d) loyalty.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Claudius use to write his autobiography?

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

3. What excuse does Claudius give to his mother for selling his property?

4. Germanicus promises Claudius, if he finds evidence that Postumus is innocent, he will. . .

5. How does Caligula leave the soldier's camp?

(see the answer key)

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