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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. Why does Domitia help raise her nephew, Lucius Domitius?
(a) He is predicted to become emperor one day.
(b) She feels obliged to her sister.
(c) She feels obliged to her brother.
(d) He is an heir to riches when he becomes an adult.

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

3. Who does Bericus run to for help?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Geta.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Galba.

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

5. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?
(a) A temple.
(b) A library.
(c) An obelisk.
(d) A pyramid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Vitellius write to Claudius?

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

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

4. What brings Claudius to Ostia?

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

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