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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 public work does Claudius finish for the Roman people?
(a) Arch bridges.
(b) Aquaducts.
(c) The Appian Way.
(d) Plumbing.

2. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?
(a) To build a tourism industry.
(b) To strengthen the navy.
(c) To avoid famine.
(d) Because Herod advised him to.

3. Why does Herod head to Edom?
(a) To meet the father he never knew.
(b) To run away from his creditors.
(c) To flee assassination attempts.
(d) To visit old family.

4. Who does Claudius credit for the rains and success in Morocco?
(a) Geta.
(b) Rufius, his army commander.
(c) Helius, God of weather.
(d) Father Gwa-Gwa.

5. How does Narcissus protect Claudius from Messalina's cunning ways?
(a) He prohibits her from seeing him.
(b) He advises Claudius to say at his home so Messalina cannot find him.
(c) He begs Claudius to not preside over her trial and let a high consul do it.
(d) He confiscates her letters to Claudius and replies to them himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it difficult for Petronius to follow through with Caligula's orders?

2. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?

3. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?

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

5. What is Lupus' role in restoring the Republic?

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