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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section X, ch. 25-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How do the Druids practice religious cleansing?
(a) At the first of each month, the assigned society sacrifices an animal.
(b) They only marry within the Druid family.
(c) They burn condemned men in wicker cages every five years.
(d) The arch-Druid leads a prayer at Stonehenge annually.

4. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?
(a) Herod gives his money to charity when he profits from investments.
(b) Herod uses it to educate his children.
(c) Herod gives it to Aristobulus.
(d) Herod repays his debt to Claudius before it is due.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the triumph symbolize to Claudius?

2. What economic advice does Messalina give Claudius?

3. How does Bardanes meet his end?

4. What drives Herod from his post as a magistrate?

5. How does the Senate show their apologies to Claudius?

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