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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. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?
(a) Messalina is committing adultery.
(b) Claudius is going to lose his title of emperor.
(c) Silanus will attempt to murder Messalina.
(d) Silanus will attempt to murder Claudius.

2. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?
(a) A temple.
(b) A library.
(c) An obelisk.
(d) A pyramid.

3. What is the first lie Claudius ever tells Herod?
(a) He does not believe Marsus' accusations against Herod.
(b) He needs Herod's help with the British campaign.
(c) He believes Herod is the Messiah of the Jews.
(d) The British campaign is going very well.

4. Why does Narcissus keep the truth of Messalina from Claudius?
(a) He is as guilty as all the other men she sleeps with.
(b) He does not believe in meddling.
(c) He wants to spare Claudius' feelings.
(d) He thought Claudius deserved it.

5. How does Messalina get Silanus reinstated into Rome?
(a) By betrothing him to her daughter.
(b) By marrying her mother.
(c) By giving him enough land to be a lord.
(d) By giving him a consul position.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?

2. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?

3. In his poem, what does Claudius believe is his fault as an emperor?

4. What does the reader discover about young Pompey?

5. What happens when Claudius begins his speech to the soldiers?

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