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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. What do the Alexandrians do for Claudius and Messalina?
(a) Mint a coin with both their profiles.
(b) Build them each a gold statue.
(c) Hold a 3-day festival for their birthdays.
(d) Build a temple in their honor.

2. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?
(a) That Antipas threatened Herod for his title.
(b) That deceit lies in Herodius, not Antipas.
(c) That Antipas is innocent and means no harm.
(d) That Antipas is plotting treason against Caligula.

3. Why does Claudius give sacrifices to Diana and Apollo?
(a) Because he felt threatened by Herod.
(b) Because they guided him to a victory on the Rhine.
(c) Because of the solar eclipse.
(d) Because Barbillus advised him to.

4. What literary innovation does Claudius suggest to the Senate?
(a) To add 3 letters to the alphabet.
(b) To add a list of words he has created.
(c) To create a book of all the words in the Latin language.
(d) Encyclopedias.

5. How is the death of Togodumnus positive for the Britons?
(a) It tricks the Romans into believing the campaign is over.
(b) It makes Bericus mourn and give in.
(c) Togodumnus was a tyrannic leader.
(d) It unites all of them under Caractacus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marsus suggest to Claudius?

2. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?

3. What happens to Seneca?

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

5. Of the following, which is NOT a qualification Claudius demands of Roman citizens?

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