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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. Why did Tiberius allow Agrippina to remain alive and free?
(a) He was hoping she would consent to marry him.
(b) He still had warm feelings for Germanicus.
(c) She was still under Livia's protection.
(d) She was the mother of his grandchildren.
2. Who is Claudius surprised to find in his bedroom?
(a) His nephew, Caligula
(b) A hired assassin
(c) His brother's wife
(d) His wife, Urgulanilla
3. What does Livia tell Claudius about himself?
(a) That he is going to become a God
(b) That he is going to conquer Britain
(c) That he is going to avenge Caligula's death
(d) That he is going to kill Tiberius
4. What was the biggest obstacle to the plot to assassinate Caligula?
(a) No one was sure if Caligula was mortal or immortal.
(b) Most of the people in Rome still loved Caligula.
(c) The German bodyguards were fanatically devoted to him.
(d) Caligula had a strong network of spies in the palace.
5. Who wrote most of the satiric songs and poems about Tiberius?
(a) Livia
(b) Agrippina
(c) Claudius
(d) Castor
Short Answer Questions
1. What agreement do Ælia and Claudius come to regarding their marriage?
2. Why is Piso sent to Syria?
3. What does Claudius miss most when he is staying in Carthage?
4. Which sister of Caligula did he claim as his favorite?
5. Caligula amuses the populace by using what class of people as sword-fighters?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens as a result of Caligula's illness?
2. What letter does Livia read to Tiberius to keep him under control?
3. How does a lizard foretell Tiberius's death?
4. What makes Germanicus happy about being appointed to oversee the eastern provinces?
5. What does Cassius threaten to do if the other conspirators refuse to go through with the plot?
6. Why is Livia so insistent on becoming a Goddess?
7. Who are the only male Claudians left by the time Tiberius dies?
8. Describe some of Caligula's methods for raising money.
9. How does the actor, Mnester, prevent a massacre?
10. How does Calpurnia help Claudius avoid being tried for treason during Caligula's reign?
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