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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. Of the following, which is NOT a reform that Claudius plans for the government?
(a) Form a separate judicial branch of government.
(b) Organize Cabinets of consuls that he creates.
(c) Establish consul in chiefs for departments.
(d) Change Senatorial terms to five years.

2. What campaign does Claudius give Gabinius?
(a) To attack the Chattians.
(b) To burn the temples of Hercules in Germany.
(c) To protect the Rhine river from the lower tribes of Germany.
(d) To retrieve the last Eagle.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pallas get to be so rich?

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

3. How is the death of Togodumnus positive for the Britons?

4. To whom do the people compare Britannicus during the Saecular games?

5. Why does Vitellius write to Claudius?

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