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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XII, ch. 29-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Lesbia to be banished for a second time?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Insulting the emperor's wife.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Treason.

2. What does Claudius do to cause some of the Senators to believe he will begin his reign of terror?
(a) Threatens the Consuls.
(b) Places gold statues of himself around Rome.
(c) Expands the empire further into Africa.
(d) Executes Silanus.

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

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

5. In what area are the British forces strongest?
(a) Their generals.
(b) Cavalry.
(c) Infantry.
(d) Chariotry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the head conspirator of Caligula's assassination?

2. What advice does Xenophon give Claudius?

3. In his first months, what are Claudius' top priorities?

4. Why does Claudius get angry at the magistrate of Ostia?

5. Why does the crowd from the marketplace follow Asinius to the palace?

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