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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. What advice does Xenophon give Claudius?
(a) Trust no one.
(b) Give more power to the Senate.
(c) Walk more.
(d) Read and write less.

2. What advice does Herod give Messalina to control a possible state financial crisis?
(a) Allow him to speak to the public.
(b) Encourage Claudius to make more mints.
(c) Allow the Jewish more prosperity to create more economic opportunities.
(d) Close all the banks.

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

4. According to Claudius, what is the best Roman monument?
(a) The palace.
(b) The statue of Augustus.
(c) The Temple of Mars.
(d) The Appian Way.

5. Of the following, which is NOT a reason Caesar wants to invade Britain?
(a) Gold.
(b) To compete against Pompey's military campaigns.
(c) To revenge the Celts assault.
(d) Trading posts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Aulus' wife disturbs him?

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

3. What is the only thing Umbonius sells at his public auction?

4. Why does the crowd from the marketplace follow Asinius to the palace?

5. Why does Claudius get angry at the magistrate of Ostia?

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