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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 is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?
(a) The owl is a messenger of Caligula's.
(b) The owl is a sign of present danger.
(c) It puts dirt on Herod's shoulder and signifies good luck.
(d) An owl seen outside of nighttime prophecies bad luck.

2. What helps the British design their fortification?
(a) The cliffsides to the sea that cuts off the east flank.
(b) The steep mountains on either side of the road.
(c) The daily mist.
(d) The marshes and brambles on the east and west flanks.

3. To whom does Aristobulus trust his money to invest?
(a) Flaccus.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Antonia.
(d) Tiberius.

4. How do the Britons come to worship Claudius as a god?
(a) Claudius' "magic" in war compels them to believe he is a God.
(b) Claudius' triumph over them fulfills a legendary prophecy.
(c) Aulus orders them to build a temple in Claudius' name.
(d) They mistake Claudius as Augustus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corbulo take it too far by the Rhine?

2. Who orders Messalina to be executed?

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

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

5. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?

(see the answer key)

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