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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 would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?
(a) They will not be banished.
(b) Ostia will grow a better species of corn than their current ones.
(c) It indirectly gives them greater profits.
(d) The tourism industry will compete with their business.

2. Why are the chariots ineffective in the Colchester battle for the Britons?
(a) The elephants are too strong for the chariots.
(b) The grounds are too swampy for the wheels.
(c) The horses are deterred by the camel smell.
(d) The battle grounds are too tight.

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

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

5. What rumor is going about in the Near East as Claudius fights in Britain?
(a) The King of Adiabene is bringing all the Jewish Kings together.
(b) Joshua and not Herod is the real Messiah.
(c) Herod will eventually take over as emperor.
(d) Rome is decaying and on the verge of collapse.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens from the action of Herodius convincing Antipas to care about Herod's state of affairs?

3. Who does Claudius credit for the rains and success in Morocco?

4. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?

5. What trick does Posides play on the British guards at the copse?

(see the answer key)

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