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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XII, ch. 29-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Bericus run to for help?
(a) Geta.
(b) Galba.
(c) Aulus.
(d) Claudius.

4. What causes a delay in Claudius' war against Britain?
(a) There is a dispute between commanders.
(b) Claudius becomes too busy with matters at home.
(c) The elephants are unable to cross the channel.
(d) Galba gets ill.

5. What does the high priest advise Herod?
(a) The best kings are the ones who pray daily.
(b) The most memorable kings are the richest.
(c) A good king remembers his people.
(d) The greatest kings are instruments in the hands of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Messalina's plan as soon as the guards come to arrest the wedding party?

2. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?

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

4. What economic advice does Messalina give Claudius?

5. How does Claudius react to knowing the Britons worship him as a God?

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