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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. What rumor is going about in the Near East as Claudius fights in Britain?
(a) Rome is decaying and on the verge of collapse.
(b) Herod will eventually take over as emperor.
(c) The King of Adiabene is bringing all the Jewish Kings together.
(d) Joshua and not Herod is the real Messiah.

2. What excuse does Herod give for strengthening his defenses?
(a) A possible invasion from the Germans.
(b) His fear of Marsus.
(c) The cities are ancient and crumbling.
(d) A possible invasion from the Partheons.

3. What is Claudius' first decision as an emperor?
(a) Banish any Senators who were "lapdogs" of Caligula.
(b) Appoint Herod as principal adviser.
(c) Execute Tiger.
(d) Execute Cassius.

4. What trick does Posides play on the British guards at the copse?
(a) He pretends to be a Swamp Monster.
(b) He uses a woman's voice to mimic the Hawthorne Queen.
(c) He lets loose one of his own horses to divert the guards away.
(d) He rigs a fake Heron King.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Bericus run to for help?

2. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?

3. Of the following, which is NOT a reason Caesar wants to invade Britain?

4. What hoax occurs in Doris?

5. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?

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