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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. In what area are the British forces strongest?
(a) Chariotry.
(b) Cavalry.
(c) Infantry.
(d) Their generals.

2. What sight makes Claudius happy when he reaches heaven?
(a) Narcissus.
(b) Calpurnia.
(c) A library of infinite size.
(d) Literary men.

3. How does Claudius determine how the public truly feels about him?
(a) Vitellius purposely says ill words about Claudius to see who will agree.
(b) He sends a message faking his death.
(c) He dresses in plain white robes in the streets.
(d) He has Brittanicus spy for him.

4. What causes Alexandrians to celebrate under Caligula's rule?
(a) They are able to stop Caligula's mad rules against them.
(b) Caligula names the Greek Orthodox church as the official religion.
(c) Caligula gives them tax breaks and economic benefits.
(d) Caligula names all Jews aliens and intruders.

5. What causes Messalina to be jealous?
(a) Lesbia's visits.
(b) Claudius and Herod's exchange of long letters.
(c) Lesbia's flirtatious behavior with Silanus.
(d) Claudius' gift of an estate to Calpurnia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people accept Nero as the succeeding emperor after Claudius?

2. In the second account of Claudius' death, what motivates Agrippinilla to hire Locusta?

3. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?

4. What becomes of Claudius in Hell?

5. What causes a rivalry between Narcissus, Pallas and Callistus?

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