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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XIV, Three Accounts of Claudius' Death & Pumpkinification of Claudius, a Satire in Verse and Prose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Claudius die?
(a) He commits suicide.
(b) From poison.
(c) From natural causes.
(d) From mushroom allergies.

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

3. Why is it difficult for Petronius to follow through with Caligula's orders?
(a) The Jews resist with respectful non-violence.
(b) The Alexandrians succeed in their revolt against Petronius' men.
(c) The high priest is a masterful orator and convinces Petronius to give in.
(d) The Jews are armed.

4. Who does Asiaticus believe instigates his trial?
(a) Vinicius.
(b) The Petra brothers.
(c) Messalina.
(d) Vietllius and Poppaee.

5. On Claudius' return to Rome from Calpurnia's home, whose carriage does he run into?
(a) Agrippinilla's.
(b) Vibidia Vestal's.
(c) Lucullus'.
(d) Silius'.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to speak up in support of Claudius?

2. For whom does Claudius gain more respect as he settles into the emperor's role?

3. How is the death of Togodumnus positive for the Britons?

4. What drives Herod from his post as a magistrate?

5. What causes a rivalry between Narcissus, Pallas and Callistus?

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