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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. To whom do the people compare Britannicus during the Saecular games?
(a) Germanicus.
(b) Augustus.
(c) Aulus.
(d) Claudius.

2. How does Scribonianus meet his fate?
(a) Vinicianus turns him in to save himself.
(b) His officers sail him to an island where he commits suicide.
(c) Claudius forgives him but banishes him to sub-Sahara.
(d) Messalina accuses him of treason.

3. How does Silas react to news that Herod is dying?
(a) He outwardly mourns, but inwardly celebrates.
(b) He automatically assumes it was an assassination attempt.
(c) He condemns Herod for his actions and lack of friendship.
(d) He forgives him.

4. What does Marsus suggest to Claudius?
(a) Bring the forces to the Near East.
(b) Support Gotarze.
(c) Reinstate Mithridates as King of Armenia.
(d) Take Bardanes as a hostage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claudius make up for the retraction of Caligula's holidays?

2. Who stops Caligula from freeing Herod immediately from prison?

3. What economic advice does Messalina give Claudius?

4. Who does Bericus run to for help?

5. Of the following, which is NOT a reform that Claudius plans for the government?

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