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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XII, ch. 29-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Claudius react to knowing the Britons worship him as a God?
(a) He thinks they are foolish and not worth dealing with.
(b) He believes he is becoming a God.
(c) He is humble and sends a messenger to stop them.
(d) He wants this to continue and spread amongst the other provinces.

2. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?
(a) Herod gives his money to charity when he profits from investments.
(b) Herod repays his debt to Claudius before it is due.
(c) Herod gives it to Aristobulus.
(d) Herod uses it to educate his children.

3. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?
(a) The Roman guard with them spills the truth.
(b) The Alabarch asks their children the real story and they do not lie.
(c) Herod is unable to state that he abides the law.
(d) Cypros begs for forgiveness for Herod's dishonesty.

4. Why does Claudius give sacrifices to Diana and Apollo?
(a) Because of the solar eclipse.
(b) Because Barbillus advised him to.
(c) Because they guided him to a victory on the Rhine.
(d) Because he felt threatened by Herod.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it difficult for Petronius to follow through with Caligula's orders?

2. Who does Claudius return to the Senatorial province state?

3. Why does Narcissus keep the truth of Messalina from Claudius?

4. What does Claudius do to cause some of the Senators to believe he will begin his reign of terror?

5. What do the Alexandrians do for Claudius and Messalina?

(see the answer key)

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