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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XIV, Three Accounts of Claudius' Death & Pumpkinification of Claudius, a Satire in Verse and Prose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Clotho kill Augurinus and Baba?
(a) To accompany Claudius on his journey.
(b) Claudius asks him to.
(c) For their murderous sins.
(d) Because of incest.

2. What symbols represent life and death in Druidism?
(a) Oak tree, snake, and white bull.
(b) Oak tree, ram, and a violet.
(c) Maple tree, snake, and black bull.
(d) Water, stone, and fire.

3. Of the following, which is NOT a qualification Claudius demands of Roman citizens?
(a) Be able to speak Latin.
(b) Have honest parentage.
(c) Be educated in Roman law.
(d) Be a landowner with slaves.

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

5. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?
(a) To keep his enemies close.
(b) Don't forget about the people.
(c) Not to trust anyone.
(d) Beware of too much flattery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Alexandrians do for Claudius and Messalina?

2. Who does Vinicianus call on to command a coup?

3. Of the following classes listed by Claudius, which does Herod the Agrippa best fit?

4. What prediction allows Claudius to not worry about Agrippinilla?

5. What causes Lesbia to be banished for a second time?

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