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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section V, ch. 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of reputation do Castor and Herod build themselves in Rome?
(a) One of loyalty.
(b) One of irresponsibility.
(c) One of high virtue.
(d) One of utmost intelligence.

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

3. How does the Senate show their apologies to Claudius?
(a) By offering the titles of all his predecessors.
(b) By sacrificing a pig at a banquet.
(c) By giving an offering to the gods in his name.
(d) By offering a monetary sum.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Claudius get men for his sword fights?

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

3. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?

4. What advice does Xenophon give Claudius?

5. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?

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