Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XI, ch. 27-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?
(a) He is German.
(b) He is a Samaritan.
(c) He is a Saxon.
(d) He is Greek.

2. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?
(a) A library.
(b) An obelisk.
(c) A pyramid.
(d) A temple.

3. What literary innovation does Claudius suggest to the Senate?
(a) Encyclopedias.
(b) To create a book of all the words in the Latin language.
(c) To add a list of words he has created.
(d) To add 3 letters to the alphabet.

4. How does Pallas get to be so rich?
(a) He steals it from his clients.
(b) Unintended bribes and no time to spend it.
(c) He pockets the money little by little as the city treasurer.
(d) He inherits the money from his uncle.

5. According to Claudius, what is the best Roman monument?
(a) The palace.
(b) The Temple of Mars.
(c) The Appian Way.
(d) The statue of Augustus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?

2. What symbols represent life and death in Druidism?

3. What hoax occurs in Doris?

4. What do Messalina and Claudius do to cheat Barbillus' supposed prophecy about Messalina?

5. What is the purpose of the Saecular games?

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