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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VIII, ch. 19-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herod advise the Senate?
(a) To not start a civil war.
(b) Give full support to Claudius as emperor.
(c) To begin a civil war.
(d) To nominate a stronger candidate than Claudius.

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

3. What does Togodumnus demand from Claudius?
(a) Bericus and the regalia.
(b) Caractacus.
(c) Full control of the British ports.
(d) Gold.

4. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?
(a) From accusing Cassius a traitor to calling him a hero.
(b) From allowing a populous vote to having the consul vote for a new emperor.
(c) From appointing Claudius as the new emperor to voting for Herod.
(d) From restoring the Republic to appointing a new emperor.

5. Who helps restore order amongst the Roman soldiers at the Rhine?
(a) Geta.
(b) Aulus.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Narcissus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tiberius die?

2. Why are the chariots ineffective in the Colchester battle for the Britons?

3. What does the high priest advise Herod?

4. How does Claudius show justice against his own men?

5. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?

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