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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. Why does Claudius not like Justus, his new army commander?
(a) Justus is flirtatious with Messalina.
(b) Claudius finds him too involved with politics.
(c) He believes Justus speaks quietly to the Senators too often.
(d) Claudius believes Rufius is more courageous and brave.

2. How does Claudius make up for the retraction of Caligula's holidays?
(a) Cutting the taxes that paid for the holidays.
(b) Hosting banquets in a different region each month.
(c) Hosting Sportulas.
(d) By adding dozens of his own holidays.

3. What do Messalina and Claudius do to cheat Barbillus' supposed prophecy about Messalina?
(a) They have another child.
(b) They divorce.
(c) Messalina purposefully cheats on Claudius.
(d) Claudius purposefully cheats on Messalina.

4. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?
(a) To rededicate the temple to Castor and Pollux.
(b) To celebrate his parents' birthdays.
(c) To celebrate the death of Caligula.
(d) To show the people that he is a fun emperor.

5. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?
(a) Rose water.
(b) Dandelion tea.
(c) Bryony.
(d) Clean water.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claudius show justice against his own men?

2. What brings Herod to Bashan?

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

4. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?

5. What proof does Claudius see that shows Messalina's deception?

(see the answer key)

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