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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. How do the Druids practice religious cleansing?
(a) They only marry within the Druid family.
(b) They burn condemned men in wicker cages every five years.
(c) At the first of each month, the assigned society sacrifices an animal.
(d) The arch-Druid leads a prayer at Stonehenge annually.

2. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?
(a) They will not be banished.
(b) It indirectly gives them greater profits.
(c) Ostia will grow a better species of corn than their current ones.
(d) The tourism industry will compete with their business.

3. Why does Narcissus keep the truth of Messalina from Claudius?
(a) He wants to spare Claudius' feelings.
(b) He does not believe in meddling.
(c) He thought Claudius deserved it.
(d) He is as guilty as all the other men she sleeps with.

4. What hoax occurs in Doris?
(a) A song about Claudius as a fool is caroled throughout town.
(b) A statue of Herod is dressed in Roman clothing.
(c) A statue of Claudius is placed in a synagogue.
(d) A model of a bumbling Claudius is paraded through town.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What brings Claudius to Ostia?

3. What does the high priest advise Herod?

4. What campaign does Claudius give Gabinius?

5. What is the purpose of the Saecular games?

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