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

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

3. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?
(a) Silas purposefully insults Herod's guests.
(b) Silas lies to Herod.
(c) Silas does not know how to hold his tongue.
(d) Silas is caught with Cypros.

4. What is Lupus' role in restoring the Republic?
(a) To sway the guards to support the Senate.
(b) To convince the public that Caligula's death is good.
(c) To kill Caligula's family.
(d) To lead the consul in updating the Constitution.

5. Claudius claims what feeling when he hears of a possible rebellion?
(a) Fearful of a painful death.
(b) Relief of no longer being an emperor.
(c) Fear that he must physically fight for his empire.
(d) Anger that someone dares stand up to him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Claudius believe is the commissioner of the gold and silver chariot?

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

4. What economic advice does Messalina give Claudius?

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

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