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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. What does Claudius say he plans to do in his 7th year of rule?
(a) Give part of the emperor's role to 7 high consuls.
(b) Honor and give sacrifice for his seven favorite gods.
(c) Finish reforms and restore the Republic.
(d) Make an edict pronouncing Britannicus an heir of the crown.

2. 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) Organize Cabinets of consuls that he creates.
(d) Form a separate judicial branch of government.

3. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?
(a) The tourism industry will compete with their business.
(b) Ostia will grow a better species of corn than their current ones.
(c) They will not be banished.
(d) It indirectly gives them greater profits.

4. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?
(a) To build a tourism industry.
(b) To strengthen the navy.
(c) To avoid famine.
(d) Because Herod advised him to.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Telegonius proved a runaway slave?

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

3. What does the high priest advise Herod?

4. What is the purpose of the Saecular games?

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

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