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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Claudius not like Justus, his new army commander?
(a) He believes Justus speaks quietly to the Senators too often.
(b) Claudius finds him too involved with politics.
(c) Claudius believes Rufius is more courageous and brave.
(d) Justus is flirtatious with Messalina.

4. What campaign does Claudius give Gabinius?
(a) To protect the Rhine river from the lower tribes of Germany.
(b) To burn the temples of Hercules in Germany.
(c) To retrieve the last Eagle.
(d) To attack the Chattians.

5. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?
(a) From appointing Claudius as the new emperor to voting for Herod.
(b) From restoring the Republic to appointing a new emperor.
(c) From accusing Cassius a traitor to calling him a hero.
(d) From allowing a populous vote to having the consul vote for a new emperor.

6. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?
(a) To keep his enemies close.
(b) Don't forget about the people.
(c) Not to trust anyone.
(d) Beware of too much flattery.

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

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

9. What causes a delay in Claudius' war against Britain?
(a) Galba gets ill.
(b) The elephants are unable to cross the channel.
(c) Claudius becomes too busy with matters at home.
(d) There is a dispute between commanders.

10. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?
(a) He feels secure if Herod becomes his adviser.
(b) He believes this is the time to prove everyone who doubts him.
(c) He is not fully aware of his power.
(d) He feels compelled to do it by the support of others.

11. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?
(a) Herod is unable to state that he abides the law.
(b) The Alabarch asks their children the real story and they do not lie.
(c) The Roman guard with them spills the truth.
(d) Cypros begs for forgiveness for Herod's dishonesty.

12. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?
(a) That deceit lies in Herodius, not Antipas.
(b) That Antipas is innocent and means no harm.
(c) That Antipas is plotting treason against Caligula.
(d) That Antipas threatened Herod for his title.

13. Who is the head conspirator of Caligula's assassination?
(a) Cassius.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Herod.
(d) Lupus.

14. Who attempts assassination on Claudius?
(a) A freed man of Lesbia's.
(b) A slave of Lesbia's.
(c) Messalina.
(d) Seneca.

15. For whom does Claudius gain more respect as he settles into the emperor's role?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Tiberius.
(c) Caligula.
(d) The people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the lawyers accept Claudius into the court system?

2. What kind of reputation do Castor and Herod build themselves in Rome?

3. What does Claudius do to cause some of the Senators to believe he will begin his reign of terror?

4. Who does Vinicianus call on to command a coup?

5. Who does Bericus run to for help?

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