View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What campaign does Claudius give Gabinius?
(a) To attack the Chattians.
(b) To burn the temples of Hercules in Germany.
(c) To protect the Rhine river from the lower tribes of Germany.
(d) To retrieve the last Eagle.

3. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?
(a) He is German.
(b) He is a Samaritan.
(c) He is Greek.
(d) He is a Saxon.

4. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?
(a) From allowing a populous vote to having the consul vote for a new emperor.
(b) From appointing Claudius as the new emperor to voting for Herod.
(c) From restoring the Republic to appointing a new emperor.
(d) From accusing Cassius a traitor to calling him a hero.

5. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?
(a) He believes this is the time to prove everyone who doubts him.
(b) He is not fully aware of his power.
(c) He feels secure if Herod becomes his adviser.
(d) He feels compelled to do it by the support of others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?

2. To whom does Aristobulus trust his money to invest?

3. How does Herod cheat his brother, Aristobulus?

4. How does Claudius think of the consuls' work ethics?

5. What excuse does Messalina give Claudius to have separate bedrooms?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 366 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample