2. What does Livia send to her son, Drusus?
(a) A bag containing golden coins
(b) A letter, denouncing him
(c) Her personal physician
(d) A box filled with poisoned food

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

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

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

6. Who offers to capture Postumus for Tiberius?
(a) Sejanus
(b) Nerva
(c) Crispus
(d) Livia

7. What does Germanicus ask Claudius to do for him?
(a) Write to him about all the political gossip
(b) Avoid antagonizing Livia, Antonia, and Livilla
(c) Research information about the Balkan tribes
(d) Ask Augustus for permission to visit Postumus

8. Name all of Julia's husbands.
(a) Marcellus, Agrippa, and Tiberius
(b) Agrippa, Tiberius, and Drusus
(c) Agrippa and Tiberius
(d) Marcellus and Drusus

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

10. What does Livia demand Tiberius to do with the letter from his brother, Drusus?
(a) Send it back unread
(b) Read it aloud immediately
(c) Throw it into the fire
(d) Send it to Augustus

11. What project does Livia stop Claudius from completing?
(a) The building of a new library in Rome
(b) A book about Augustus's religious reforms
(c) Getting appointed to a public position
(d) A history of his grandfather's campaigns

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

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

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

15. What bad luck befalls Germanicus right after his successful battles?
(a) He loses two regiments in a surprise attack by the Germans.
(b) He receives word that his eldest son has died suddenly.
(c) His treasonous letters to Claudius are intercepted by Livia.
(d) His entire transport fleet of soldiers is scattered in a storm.