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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section X, ch. 25-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What change in treasury does Claudius do?
(a) Returns responsibilities to original treasury officials.
(b) Appoints the responsbilities to his own cousins.
(c) Puts Messalina as the head treasurer.
(d) Lets all but one official go so Claudius can learn.

2. How does Herod end up in Rome?
(a) His father sends him away.
(b) His grandfather sends him there.
(c) His mother believes the education is better there.
(d) Herod dislikes his family and runs away to Rome.

3. What does the high priest advise Herod?
(a) The best kings are the ones who pray daily.
(b) The most memorable kings are the richest.
(c) A good king remembers his people.
(d) The greatest kings are instruments in the hands of God.

4. How does Silas react to news that Herod is dying?
(a) He outwardly mourns, but inwardly celebrates.
(b) He condemns Herod for his actions and lack of friendship.
(c) He automatically assumes it was an assassination attempt.
(d) He forgives him.

5. Why are the chariots ineffective in the Colchester battle for the Britons?
(a) The battle grounds are too tight.
(b) The grounds are too swampy for the wheels.
(c) The elephants are too strong for the chariots.
(d) The horses are deterred by the camel smell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?

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

4. Who takes over when Herod dies?

5. What does Asinius Gallus mean?

(see the answer key)

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