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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Augustus tell Claudius just a month before he died?
(a) That he had made changes to his will
(b) That he was not interested in being a God
(c) He wanted to give Claudius a public office
(d) That he had decided to free Postumus

2. Who rules Rome after the death of Mark Antony?
(a) Nero
(b) Pompey
(c) Claudius
(d) Augustus Caesar

3. Why did Tiberius allow Agrippina to remain alive and free?
(a) She was the mother of his grandchildren.
(b) He was hoping she would consent to marry him.
(c) She was still under Livia's protection.
(d) He still had warm feelings for Germanicus.

4. What does Urgulanilla say about Claudius in her will?
(a) He is no fool.
(b) He was the only man I ever loved.
(c) I did not hate him.
(d) He was much nicer than you would think.

5. What does Claudius say about Nero, Germanicus's eldest son?
(a) He was the only really good child of Germanicus.
(b) He was prone to moods and easily corrupted.
(c) He was not as smart as people thought he was.
(d) He was the only child to show polite behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Triumvirate?

2. What does Tiberius do after Livia shames him?

3. Where does Claudius meet Assinius Pollio?

4. Where is Germanicus sent after finishing his Consulship?

5. Who is assumed to become Augustus's successor when he dies?

(see the answer key)

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