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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) Messalina purposefully cheats on Claudius.
(b) They divorce.
(c) Claudius purposefully cheats on Messalina.
(d) They have another child.

2. What do Cleopatra and Calpurnia see in Rome that causes them alarm for Claudius?
(a) The Senate convening to speak of restoring the republic.
(b) Silius speaking suspiciously to the commander of the palace guards.
(c) Messalina and Silius getting married.
(d) Vitellius and Messalina committing adultery.

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

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

5. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?
(a) Not to trust anyone.
(b) Beware of too much flattery.
(c) Don't forget about the people.
(d) To keep his enemies close.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the Druids practice religious cleansing?

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

4. How is Telegonius proved a runaway slave?

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

(see the answer key)

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