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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XI, ch. 27-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Domitia help raise her nephew, Lucius Domitius?
(a) She feels obliged to her brother.
(b) He is predicted to become emperor one day.
(c) He is an heir to riches when he becomes an adult.
(d) She feels obliged to her sister.

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

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

4. How does Pallas get to be so rich?
(a) He steals it from his clients.
(b) He pockets the money little by little as the city treasurer.
(c) He inherits the money from his uncle.
(d) Unintended bribes and no time to spend it.

5. According to Claudius, what is the best Roman monument?
(a) The Temple of Mars.
(b) The statue of Augustus.
(c) The palace.
(d) The Appian Way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?

2. What does Togodumnus demand from Claudius?

3. What literary innovation does Claudius suggest to the Senate?

4. What campaign does Claudius give Gabinius?

5. Of the following, which is NOT a reason Caesar wants to invade Britain?

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