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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 do Messalina and Claudius do to cheat Barbillus' supposed prophecy about Messalina?
(a) Claudius purposefully cheats on Messalina.
(b) They divorce.
(c) They have another child.
(d) Messalina purposefully cheats on Claudius.

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

3. What hoax occurs in Doris?
(a) A statue of Claudius is placed in a synagogue.
(b) A statue of Herod is dressed in Roman clothing.
(c) A song about Claudius as a fool is caroled throughout town.
(d) A model of a bumbling Claudius is paraded through town.

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

5. What does the high priest advise Herod?
(a) A good king remembers his people.
(b) The best kings are the ones who pray daily.
(c) The greatest kings are instruments in the hands of God.
(d) The most memorable kings are the richest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary innovation does Claudius suggest to the Senate?

2. What public work does Claudius finish for the Roman people?

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

4. Who does Bericus run to for help?

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

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