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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On Claudius' return to Rome from Calpurnia's home, whose carriage does he run into?
(a) Vibidia Vestal's.
(b) Silius'.
(c) Agrippinilla's.
(d) Lucullus'.

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

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

4. Of the following, which is NOT a reform that Claudius plans for the government?
(a) Establish consul in chiefs for departments.
(b) Change Senatorial terms to five years.
(c) Form a separate judicial branch of government.
(d) Organize Cabinets of consuls that he creates.

5. What is the only thing Umbonius sells at his public auction?
(a) Corn.
(b) His Corinthian goods.
(c) A staff Claudius gave him.
(d) His Senatorial robes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the triumph symbolize to Claudius?

2. Why does Messalina poison Vinicius?

3. How does Claudius describe the first five years of his marriage to Agrippinilla?

4. What happens to Rome after Nero dies?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Claudius, what are the disadvantages of having the Senate be the main government body?

2. How does Silius react to Claudius when they meet for his trial? Does Silius show malicious intent in his acts or as a victim of Messalina?

3. How are the Romans able to surprise the Britains in the last battle to Colchester? What maneuvers do they take that seem impossible?

4. What deceit does Messalina play on Claudius and his army commander while Claudius is in Britain?

5. What is the fate of the British isle now that the Romans have conquered it?

6. How does Calpurnia show her loyalty to Claudius?

7. What are the usual feelings about a solar eclipse by the public? How does Claudius get the populace to feel differently about it?

8. How does Herod symbolize his manifestation as the Messiah?

9. What is the reaction of those in Hell when Claudius arrives? Why do they react this way?

10. Why does Claudius call for support from the palace guards? What about them does he trust above others?

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