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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. Who helps restore order amongst the Roman soldiers at the Rhine?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Aulus.
(c) Narcissus.
(d) Geta.

2. What public work does Claudius finish for the Roman people?
(a) The Appian Way.
(b) Plumbing.
(c) Arch bridges.
(d) Aquaducts.

3. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?
(a) To strengthen the navy.
(b) Because Herod advised him to.
(c) To build a tourism industry.
(d) To avoid famine.

4. What is the purpose of the Saecular games?
(a) To celebrate human advances.
(b) To celebrate Roman citizenry.
(c) To celebrate a new cycle of the age of men.
(d) To celebrate the freedom of religion.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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