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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VI, ch. 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?
(a) To avoid famine.
(b) Because Herod advised him to.
(c) To strengthen the navy.
(d) To build a tourism industry.

3. What does Claudius do to Caligula's statues?
(a) Melts them into coins.
(b) Stores them in a warehouse.
(c) Refurbishes them with his own head.
(d) Refurbishes them with Augustus' head.

4. In his first months, what are Claudius' top priorities?
(a) Financing reorganization and abolition of Caligula's harsher decrees.
(b) Planning a festival for his favorite gods.
(c) Meeting with the local people and getting on the same page as the Senate.
(d) Making the Jewish population happy.

5. What is Claudius' first decision as an emperor?
(a) Execute Tiger.
(b) Banish any Senators who were "lapdogs" of Caligula.
(c) Appoint Herod as principal adviser.
(d) Execute Cassius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?

2. What causes Lesbia to be banished for a second time?

3. What connection does Herod have in Edom?

4. How does Gemullus confirm Tiberius' suspicions of treasonous intentions?

5. How does Tiberius die?

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