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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 33.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tiberius adopts Germanicus, Claudius's brother is brought into which family?
(a) The Tiberian Family
(b) The Claudian Family
(c) The Drusillan Family
(d) The Julian Family

2. What does Claudius think is the reason for the low marriage rate?
(a) Single women have more rights
(b) Prostitutes are cheaper and nicer
(c) Marrying the wrong family risks death
(d) There are no pretty girls left

3. Who is Agrippa?
(a) Marcellus's father
(b) A longtime friend and advisor to Augustus
(c) Livia's first husband
(d) Tiberius's first wife

4. How does Postumus send word to Claudius that he is alive?
(a) He asks an old soldier to deliver a verbal message.
(b) He hires a prostitute to pass a letter to Claudius.
(c) He sends Claudius a book with a hidden message in it.
(d) He encloses a note in a package of fruit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tiberius lose his friend, Nerva?

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

3. Who offers to capture Postumus for Tiberius?

4. What was the outcome of Senator Gallus's trial?

5. In a speech about Tiberius to the Senate, Caligula:

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