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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What trick does Posides play on the British guards at the copse?
(a) He uses a woman's voice to mimic the Hawthorne Queen.
(b) He pretends to be a Swamp Monster.
(c) He lets loose one of his own horses to divert the guards away.
(d) He rigs a fake Heron King.

3. In the second account of Claudius' death, what motivates Agrippinilla to hire Locusta?
(a) Xenophon is back in Cos and Locusta is great at medicines.
(b) Nero is becoming impatient and urges his mother.
(c) Locusta is Nero's cousin.
(d) Claudius states he is going to claim Britannicus his sole heir.

4. To whom do the people compare Britannicus during the Saecular games?
(a) Germanicus.
(b) Aulus.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Augustus.

5. Who is a possible suspect in the first account of Claudius' death?
(a) Halotus, his taster.
(b) Nero.
(c) Galba.
(d) The cook.

6. What happens when Claudius begins his speech to the soldiers?
(a) He nearly breaks down, then speaks from his heart.
(b) An owl drops dirt on his shoulder.
(c) He sees an eagle flying north.
(d) An anonymous soldier cries out, "Ignoramus!"

7. Why does Domitia help raise her nephew, Lucius Domitius?
(a) He is predicted to become emperor one day.
(b) He is an heir to riches when he becomes an adult.
(c) She feels obliged to her brother.
(d) She feels obliged to her sister.

8. How does Claudius determine how the public truly feels about him?
(a) Vitellius purposely says ill words about Claudius to see who will agree.
(b) He dresses in plain white robes in the streets.
(c) He sends a message faking his death.
(d) He has Brittanicus spy for him.

9. What does Marsus suggest to Claudius?
(a) Bring the forces to the Near East.
(b) Take Bardanes as a hostage.
(c) Reinstate Mithridates as King of Armenia.
(d) Support Gotarze.

10. What is the only thing Umbonius sells at his public auction?
(a) His Senatorial robes.
(b) His Corinthian goods.
(c) A staff Claudius gave him.
(d) Corn.

11. What does Claudius say he plans to do in his 7th year of rule?
(a) Finish reforms and restore the Republic.
(b) Give part of the emperor's role to 7 high consuls.
(c) Honor and give sacrifice for his seven favorite gods.
(d) Make an edict pronouncing Britannicus an heir of the crown.

12. What causes Herod to change his mind about revolting against Rome?
(a) A touching letter from Claudius.
(b) The sight of an owl in daytime.
(c) The onset of pneumonia.
(d) Bardanes is gaining too much power.

13. What does Asinius Gallus mean?
(a) Attentive rooster.
(b) Donkey cock.
(c) Foolish elder.
(d) Yellow chicken.

14. What ability gains Nero popular admiration?
(a) A persuasive oration.
(b) Shrewd decisions in court.
(c) He is as good as any Spaniard in bull fighting.
(d) His sword fighting skills.

15. What plague occurs the year Claudius and Agrippinilla marry?
(a) Rats.
(b) Vipers.
(c) Lice.
(d) Frogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves the Jews of the Near East from famine?

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

3. Of the following, which is NOT a reform that Claudius plans for the government?

4. In Claudius' fourteenth year as emperor, what does Barbillus prophecy?

5. What title does Claudius oppose be given to Messalina?

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