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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XII, ch. 29-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes a rivalry between Narcissus, Pallas and Callistus?
(a) They disagree on whom Claudius should marry.
(b) They each want to be the palace guard colonel.
(c) They disagree on what to do with Messalina.
(d) They each want to be Claudius' principal adviser.

2. What does the triumph symbolize to Claudius?
(a) That he deserves the title of emperor.
(b) That he is equal to Augustus.
(c) That he is a better leader than Caligula.
(d) That he is not a fool.

3. In his first months, what are Claudius' top priorities?
(a) Making the Jewish population happy.
(b) Meeting with the local people and getting on the same page as the Senate.
(c) Planning a festival for his favorite gods.
(d) Financing reorganization and abolition of Caligula's harsher decrees.

4. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?
(a) They will not be banished.
(b) It indirectly gives them greater profits.
(c) Ostia will grow a better species of corn than their current ones.
(d) The tourism industry will compete with their business.

5. What causes a disagreement between Claudius and the generals?
(a) Claudius does not want a frontal attack.
(b) Posides insults Claudius' background in campaigns.
(c) Claudius wants to attempt a diamond formation.
(d) Claudius wants to lead with the camels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brings Herod to Bashan?

2. What does King Herod not respect in a person?

3. What omen does Claudius look for to see if they will win the battle against the British?

4. Why is Narcissus general for a day?

5. What happens when Claudius begins his speech to the soldiers?

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