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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who saves the Jews of the Near East from famine?
(a) Claudius.
(b) The Queen of Adiabene.
(c) Posides.
(d) The Alexandrian Jews.

2. Why are the chariots ineffective in the Colchester battle for the Britons?
(a) The battle grounds are too tight.
(b) The elephants are too strong for the chariots.
(c) The horses are deterred by the camel smell.
(d) The grounds are too swampy for the wheels.

3. What ability gains Nero popular admiration?
(a) His sword fighting skills.
(b) He is as good as any Spaniard in bull fighting.
(c) Shrewd decisions in court.
(d) A persuasive oration.

4. Who does Claudius expel from the city?
(a) Greek philosophers.
(b) Jewish missionaries.
(c) Druid followers.
(d) Christians.

5. Who orders Messalina to be executed?
(a) Vitellius.
(b) A high consul.
(c) Narcissus.
(d) Claudius.

6. Why does Claudius start rumors that Britannicus is epileptic?
(a) Britannicus started rumors about Claudius' impotence.
(b) So the populace will focus on Nero.
(c) So Britannicus will find a true love and not one who wants his potential power.
(d) Because he hates Britannicus.

7. Who is a possible suspect in the first account of Claudius' death?
(a) Nero.
(b) Galba.
(c) The cook.
(d) Halotus, his taster.

8. How is Telegonius proved a runaway slave?
(a) Alabarch's brand is on his hip.
(b) It's Alabarch's word against his and Alabarch's is stronger amongst the jurors.
(c) There is no proof but Claudius does not care to see proof.
(d) Alabarch is able to present his list of certified slaves.

9. What plague occurs the year Claudius and Agrippinilla marry?
(a) Frogs.
(b) Vipers.
(c) Rats.
(d) Lice.

10. What is Messalina's plan as soon as the guards come to arrest the wedding party?
(a) To write Vibidia Vestal.
(b) To head to Ostia with her children.
(c) To write Claudius a love letter.
(d) To feign a headache in bed at the palace.

11. According to Claudius, what proves Asiaticus' guilt?
(a) Asiaticus' wavering voice.
(b) Asiaticus' denial of everything charged against him.
(c) Asiaticus' resistance to face the court.
(d) Asiaticus' sweaty brows.

12. What causes Claudius to make it illegal to rob graves?
(a) The story of Jesus' resurrection.
(b) He is becoming ill and wants to be buried with all his belongings.
(c) He offers coins to Augustus' grave on his death anniversaries.
(d) He is saddened by the story of King Tut in the Great Pyramid.

13. What proof does Claudius see that shows Messalina's deception?
(a) A prepared speech to the Senate claiming a restoration of the Republic.
(b) Her lying eyes when she says she loves him.
(c) Unwarranted documents showing her orders for the privy purse and public stores.
(d) Silius' new house from Messalina with Claudius' heirlooms.

14. What omen does Claudius look for to see if they will win the battle against the British?
(a) If a chicken blows out a candle.
(b) A passing eagle in the sky from south to north.
(c) If the chickens eat greedily.
(d) If the chickens pick at a certain seed.

15. Why does Claudius give sacrifices to Diana and Apollo?
(a) Because of the solar eclipse.
(b) Because they guided him to a victory on the Rhine.
(c) Because he felt threatened by Herod.
(d) Because Barbillus advised him to.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what area are the British forces strongest?

2. Why does Domitia help raise her nephew, Lucius Domitius?

3. How does Claudius end up in Hell?

4. What ritual does Claudius perform the midnight before battle?

5. What rumor is going about in the Near East as Claudius fights in Britain?

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