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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 causes Alexandrians to celebrate under Caligula's rule?
(a) Caligula gives them tax breaks and economic benefits.
(b) Caligula names the Greek Orthodox church as the official religion.
(c) Caligula names all Jews aliens and intruders.
(d) They are able to stop Caligula's mad rules against them.

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

3. To whom does Aristobulus trust his money to invest?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Flaccus.
(c) Antonia.
(d) Tiberius.

4. What proof does Claudius see that shows Messalina's deception?
(a) Unwarranted documents showing her orders for the privy purse and public stores.
(b) Silius' new house from Messalina with Claudius' heirlooms.
(c) A prepared speech to the Senate claiming a restoration of the Republic.
(d) Her lying eyes when she says she loves him.

5. How does Narcissus protect Claudius from Messalina's cunning ways?
(a) He begs Claudius to not preside over her trial and let a high consul do it.
(b) He advises Claudius to say at his home so Messalina cannot find him.
(c) He prohibits her from seeing him.
(d) He confiscates her letters to Claudius and replies to them himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?

3. How does Corbulo take it too far by the Rhine?

4. Who ends up committing suicide because of the way Caligula rules the Roman Empire?

5. According to Claudius, what proves Asiaticus' guilt?

(see the answer key)

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