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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. Of the following, which is NOT a reform that Claudius plans for the government?
(a) Change Senatorial terms to five years.
(b) Organize Cabinets of consuls that he creates.
(c) Establish consul in chiefs for departments.
(d) Form a separate judicial branch of government.

2. Who does Asiaticus believe instigates his trial?
(a) Vinicius.
(b) Messalina.
(c) Vietllius and Poppaee.
(d) The Petra brothers.

3. What does the triumph symbolize to Claudius?
(a) That he deserves the title of emperor.
(b) That he is not a fool.
(c) That he is a better leader than Caligula.
(d) That he is equal to Augustus.

4. How does Tiberius die?
(a) Scurvy.
(b) By shipwreck.
(c) Macro smothers him.
(d) Herod's evil.

5. What does Claudius do on his first triumph anniversary?
(a) Erect a gold statue of himself.
(b) Give money to the needy populace.
(c) Honor Aulus.
(d) Honor Posides.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Messalina and Claudius do to cheat Barbillus' supposed prophecy about Messalina?

2. How does Herod cheat his brother, Aristobulus?

3. What ritual does Claudius perform the midnight before battle?

4. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?

5. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?

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