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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. What does Herod do at the temple of treasury in Jerusalem?
(a) Give an offering of 1000 gold coins.
(b) Replace the iron chain with a gold one.
(c) Fire the treasurer for his remarks.
(d) Figure how much tax to cut.

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

3. Why does Narcissus keep the truth of Messalina from Claudius?
(a) He does not believe in meddling.
(b) He is as guilty as all the other men she sleeps with.
(c) He wants to spare Claudius' feelings.
(d) He thought Claudius deserved it.

4. To whom do the people compare Britannicus during the Saecular games?
(a) Germanicus.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Aulus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first lie Claudius ever tells Herod?

2. Who helps restore order amongst the Roman soldiers at the Rhine?

3. What does Togodumnus demand from Claudius?

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

5. Why does Domitia help raise her nephew, Lucius Domitius?

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