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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VI, ch. 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Claudius get angry at the magistrate of Ostia?
(a) The magistrate writes a letter of complaint about the city project.
(b) The magistrate does not greet Claudius when he arrives.
(c) The magistrate blames Claudius for the predicted famine.
(d) Claudius blames the magistrate for the slow progress of the project.

2. To whom does Aristobulus trust his money to invest?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Antonia.
(d) Flaccus.

3. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?
(a) Cypros wants to stay in Edom.
(b) Sergeants with a warrant for his arrest.
(c) Flaccus threatens anyone who financially helps Herod.
(d) Tiberius' claim on his son's friends' lives for treason.

4. What public work does Claudius finish for the Roman people?
(a) Arch bridges.
(b) The Appian Way.
(c) Plumbing.
(d) Aquaducts.

5. Who is the first to speak up in support of Claudius?
(a) Justus.
(b) Messalina.
(c) Vinicius.
(d) Herod.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Messalina get Silanus reinstated into Rome?

2. What does Claudius do to Caligula's statues?

3. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?

4. What economic advice does Messalina give Claudius?

5. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?

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