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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 cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?
(a) Dandelion tea.
(b) Clean water.
(c) Bryony.
(d) Rose water.

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

3. What causes Messalina to be jealous?
(a) Lesbia's flirtatious behavior with Silanus.
(b) Lesbia's visits.
(c) Claudius and Herod's exchange of long letters.
(d) Claudius' gift of an estate to Calpurnia.

4. Who saves Geta in battle?
(a) Gabinius.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Aulus.
(d) Bericus.

5. How does Tiberius die?
(a) By shipwreck.
(b) Macro smothers him.
(c) Herod's evil.
(d) Scurvy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Claudius credit for the rains and success in Morocco?

3. What rumor is going about in the Near East as Claudius fights in Britain?

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

5. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?

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