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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With Postumus gone, who is the sole heir to Augustus's crown?
(a) Germanicus
(b) Claudius
(c) Castor
(d) Tiberius

2. Where does Claudius meet Assinius Pollio?
(a) At the Apollo Library
(b) At the Imperial Palace
(c) In a public bathhouse
(d) Out on a busy street

3. Livia finds out about Postumus's escape by. . .
(a) reading some letters that Augustus wrote.
(b) grilling Claudius for what he knows about it.
(c) asking the wife of the man who helped Augustus.
(d) torturing one of Augustus's slaves.

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

5. What does rebel leader Bato compare the Roman governors to?
(a) Watch-dogs
(b) Shepherds
(c) Sheep
(d) Wolves

Short Answer Questions

1. What attitude does Livia take towards Postumus?

2. What kind of animal does Livia compare Claudius to?

3. What title does Tiberius refuse on Livia's behalf?

4. What really happened to Postumus?

5. How do Livia and Urgulania describe the marriage of Claudius and Urgulanilla?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Livia make sure that Claudius is gone while Germanicus is in Rome?

2. Why does Germanicus send his wife Agrippina, back to Rome?

3. Why does Livia target Julilla and her unborn child?

4. What criticism does Pollio make about Livy?

5. What does Pollio imply about the death of Claudius's grandfather?

6. What does Livia do to bring Tiberius back to Rome?

7. What argument does Tiberius use with Germanicus to get him to return to Rome?

8. How does Claudius feel about his son, Drusillus?

9. Why does Augustus refuse to eat or drink anything but bread, water, and figs straight from the tree?

10. What does the nobleman predict will happen based on Claudius catching the wolf cub?

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