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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Claudius miss most when he is staying in Carthage?
(a) Calpurnia
(b) Trees
(c) Playing dice
(d) Germanicus

3. What does Piso give Tiberius at his trial?
(a) A bundle of letters that Tiberius wrote to him
(b) A small, wrapped package about the size of a good-luck charm
(c) A book that he says was Germanicus's personal journal
(d) A gift that he claimed was from the people of Syria

4. What does Drusus urge Tiberius to do in his letter?
(a) Support Augustus through the civil unrest
(b) Leave Julia and marry the woman he loves
(c) Oppose Augustus and restore the Republic
(d) Come back to Germany and help fight

5. How does Tiberius propose rewarding Sejanus for breaking the Leek Green party?
(a) Marrying him to Livilla's daughter
(b) Giving him a large pension
(c) Marrying him to Livilla
(d) Naming him his successor

Short Answer Questions

1. What project does Livia stop Claudius from completing?

2. To avoid conflict with Julia, Tiberius decides to. . .

3. How long has Augustus ruled Rome?

4. What do the eagles drop into Claudius's gown?

5. What does Urgulanilla say about Claudius in her will?

(see the answer key)

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