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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Tiberius's regiments do in their mutiny?
(a) Get drunk on wine captured from the Germans
(b) Burn down their own tents and shelters
(c) Murder or drive out most of the captains
(d) March on Rome with their swords raised

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

3. Which historian does Claudius hope to emulate?
(a) Sulpicius
(b) Livy
(c) Cato
(d) Pollio

4. What does Livia demand Claudius do to Urgulanilla's baby?
(a) Adopt it as his own
(b) Strangle it in the cradle
(c) Sell it into slavery
(d) Expose it on a hillside

5. Why does Augustus move the sword-fighters out of the city?
(a) They are expected to defend the outer boroughs.
(b) He is afraid they might lead rebellions.
(c) So that smaller cities can enjoy their shows.
(d) They are needed to help transport corn shipments.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a Triumvirate?

2. What really happened to Postumus?

3. What does Livia call Caligula?

4. What is Caligula's real name?

5. When Tiberius adopts Germanicus, Claudius's brother is brought into which family?

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