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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VIII, ch. 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the chariots ineffective in the Colchester battle for the Britons?
(a) The elephants are too strong for the chariots.
(b) The grounds are too swampy for the wheels.
(c) The horses are deterred by the camel smell.
(d) The battle grounds are too tight.

2. What does Herod advise the Senate?
(a) Give full support to Claudius as emperor.
(b) To begin a civil war.
(c) To nominate a stronger candidate than Claudius.
(d) To not start a civil war.

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

4. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?
(a) That Antipas is plotting treason against Caligula.
(b) That deceit lies in Herodius, not Antipas.
(c) That Antipas threatened Herod for his title.
(d) That Antipas is innocent and means no harm.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?

2. What does Herod do at the temple of treasury in Jerusalem?

3. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?

4. Who stops Caligula from freeing Herod immediately from prison?

5. What happens when Claudius begins his speech to the soldiers?

(see the answer key)

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