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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. How is Telegonius proved a runaway slave?
(a) It's Alabarch's word against his and Alabarch's is stronger amongst the jurors.
(b) There is no proof but Claudius does not care to see proof.
(c) Alabarch's brand is on his hip.
(d) Alabarch is able to present his list of certified slaves.

2. What slows Claudius' journey to Britain?
(a) He falls ill and Xenophon orders rest.
(b) Claudius refuses to enter Britain without his elephants.
(c) He is afraid of the water and will only travel by land.
(d) Claudius gets a snake bite along a march and must convalesce in Lyons.

3. What brings Claudius to Ostia?
(a) The finishing of the new harbor.
(b) Cleopatra's message.
(c) The opening of a new granary.
(d) Narcissus' message.

4. What is the first lie Claudius ever tells Herod?
(a) He believes Herod is the Messiah of the Jews.
(b) The British campaign is going very well.
(c) He does not believe Marsus' accusations against Herod.
(d) He needs Herod's help with the British campaign.

5. What causes a delay in Claudius' war against Britain?
(a) The elephants are unable to cross the channel.
(b) Claudius becomes too busy with matters at home.
(c) Galba gets ill.
(d) There is a dispute between commanders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hoax occurs in Doris?

2. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?

3. Why does Narcissus keep the truth of Messalina from Claudius?

4. According to Claudius, what is the best Roman monument?

5. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?

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