1. When Claudius first begins his tale, we are shown a scene where his relatives are gathered to commemorate a particular event. What famous occasion were they marking? The anniversary of the Battle of Actium The anniversary of the marriage of Julia and Marcellus The anniversary of Augustus becoming emperor There was no commemoration, it was just a good party

2. During Caligula's illness, which senator (foolishly) promised to give his own life so that the Emperor's would be spared? Gallus Marcus Vinicius Lentulus Lucius Ahenobarbus

3. Apart from the first scene of the series, how many times do we see Tiberius' first wife, Vipsania? Twice Once We only see her in the first scene Four Times

4. Herod Agrippa sends Claudius a very welcome gift. What was it? Weighted dice A year's supply of wine A 'Poisoner's Handbook' A valuable manuscript

5. Claudius is compelled into matrimony for the third time with Valeria Messalina, by Caligula, who thinks it will be a wonderful joke. After Claudius enters, along with his family and friends, and greets the Emperor and Messalina, who is announced into the room? The noble Senator Incitatus The noble General Lucius The honourable Senator Ahenobarbus The honourable Lady Livia

6. The dialogue in 'I, Claudius' is full of memorable lines, but some in particular stick in the mind. Who delivered these lines? 'You know you mustn't mind if you dislike me. A mother cannot love all her children.' Drusus (to Livia) Tiberius (to Livia) Claudius (to Antonia) Caligula (to Agrippina)

7. Which of the following Julio-Claudian ladies died a natural death? The Lady Livilla The Lady Livia The Lady Antonia The Lady Messalina

8. Messalina contrives to get Appius Silanus back to Rome, as she has a secret passion for him. When she reveals her love to him (as well as her scheming) how many times does she slap him? Once Three Not even once, she loves him too much Two

9. Toward which woman did Tiberius NOT harbour bad feelings? The Lady Livia The Lady Antonia The Lady Agrippina The Lady Julia

10. Following the murder of Caligula, why did the Praetorian Guard proclaim Claudius emperor? Because without an Emperor, there is no Praetorian Guard They were acting out the will of the Senate They thought it would be a good joke Claudius asked them nicely, so they did