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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 do the Alexandrians do for Claudius and Messalina?
(a) Build a temple in their honor.
(b) Build them each a gold statue.
(c) Hold a 3-day festival for their birthdays.
(d) Mint a coin with both their profiles.

2. What honorary title does Claudius give Herod?
(a) Principal Adviser to the Emperor.
(b) A Senate seat.
(c) The Jewish King.
(d) Roman Consul.

3. What seems most important to the Alabarch above all else?
(a) Doing good for others.
(b) Keeping to the law.
(c) Loyalty to Judaism.
(d) Loyalty to family.

4. What advice does Herod give Messalina to control a possible state financial crisis?
(a) Allow the Jewish more prosperity to create more economic opportunities.
(b) Allow him to speak to the public.
(c) Encourage Claudius to make more mints.
(d) Close all the banks.

5. Who ends up committing suicide because of the way Caligula rules the Roman Empire?
(a) Antonia.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Macro.
(d) A quarter of the consuls from the Senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Claudius' first decision as an emperor?

2. What does Herod do at the temple of treasury in Jerusalem?

3. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?

4. Who does Claudius credit for the rains and success in Morocco?

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

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