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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. Who is the first to speak up in support of Claudius?
(a) Messalina.
(b) Justus.
(c) Vinicius.
(d) Herod.

2. Why does Claudius get angry at the magistrate of Ostia?
(a) The magistrate blames Claudius for the predicted famine.
(b) Claudius blames the magistrate for the slow progress of the project.
(c) The magistrate writes a letter of complaint about the city project.
(d) The magistrate does not greet Claudius when he arrives.

3. What causes Lesbia to be banished for a second time?
(a) Insulting the emperor's wife.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Treason.

4. What advice does Herod give Messalina to control a possible state financial crisis?
(a) Close all the banks.
(b) Allow the Jewish more prosperity to create more economic opportunities.
(c) Encourage Claudius to make more mints.
(d) Allow him to speak to the public.

5. Who attempts assassination on Claudius?
(a) Seneca.
(b) A freed man of Lesbia's.
(c) Messalina.
(d) A slave of Lesbia's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herod advise the Senate?

2. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?

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

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

5. What does Herod do at the temple of treasury in Jerusalem?

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