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

2. What does Togodumnus demand from Claudius?
(a) Full control of the British ports.
(b) Caractacus.
(c) Gold.
(d) Bericus and the regalia.

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

4. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?
(a) Silas lies to Herod.
(b) Silas does not know how to hold his tongue.
(c) Silas purposefully insults Herod's guests.
(d) Silas is caught with Cypros.

5. What does Claudius say he plans to do in his 7th year of rule?
(a) Honor and give sacrifice for his seven favorite gods.
(b) Give part of the emperor's role to 7 high consuls.
(c) Make an edict pronouncing Britannicus an heir of the crown.
(d) Finish reforms and restore the Republic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Geta in battle?

2. Of the following, which is NOT a reform that Claudius plans for the government?

3. What do Cleopatra and Calpurnia see in Rome that causes them alarm for Claudius?

4. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?

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

(see the answer key)

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