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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. Who attempts assassination on Claudius?
(a) A freed man of Lesbia's.
(b) Messalina.
(c) A slave of Lesbia's.
(d) Seneca.

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

3. What causes Messalina to be jealous?
(a) Claudius and Herod's exchange of long letters.
(b) Lesbia's flirtatious behavior with Silanus.
(c) Claudius' gift of an estate to Calpurnia.
(d) Lesbia's visits.

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

5. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?
(a) They are generally apathetic to politics.
(b) They are happy his tyranny is at an end.
(c) They fear Caligula's lapdogs' struggle for power.
(d) They are tearful that he is gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes a delay in Claudius' war against Britain?

2. Why does Vitellius write to Claudius?

3. What does Togodumnus demand from Claudius?

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

5. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?

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