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

2. What does the triumph symbolize to Claudius?
(a) That he is equal to Augustus.
(b) That he deserves the title of emperor.
(c) That he is a better leader than Caligula.
(d) That he is not a fool.

3. Why is Narcissus general for a day?
(a) He is the only man Claudius trusts.
(b) Crsipinus revolts with Silius.
(c) Lucius Geta is ill.
(d) Calpurnia suggests him to Claudius.

4. What does Asinius Gallus mean?
(a) Attentive rooster.
(b) Donkey cock.
(c) Yellow chicken.
(d) Foolish elder.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Corbulo take it too far by the Rhine?

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

3. Who does Asiaticus believe instigates his trial?

4. Who does Claudius return to the Senatorial province state?

5. How do the Britons come to worship Claudius as a god?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claudius seem to favor Nero above Britannicus? What is his true plan?

2. What attitude does Claudius take on when he marries Agrippinilla? How does the public respond?

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

4. How does Posides help win the war against Britain?

5. How does Claudius use his power as an emperor for personal use, and how does he justify his action?

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

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

8. How do the Senate and people react to Messalina and Claudius' separation?

9. As Claudius presides over the trials of Messalina's adulterers and traitors at the wedding party, Messalina writes him three letters. Describe these letters and how it shows Messalina's true character.

10. How does Calpurnia show her loyalty to Claudius?

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