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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II, ch. 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?
(a) Constant compliments of her virtue and character.
(b) He promises her money whenever he gains it back.
(c) By appealing to her son, Claudius.
(d) He mentions his orphaned childhood to gain her sympathy.

2. What kind of reputation do Castor and Herod build themselves in Rome?
(a) One of irresponsibility.
(b) One of high virtue.
(c) One of loyalty.
(d) One of utmost intelligence.

3. What people in the Roman Empire are the first to claim Claudius emperor?
(a) The populous.
(b) The city battalion.
(c) The infantry and palace guards.
(d) The Senate.

4. What is Claudius known as amongst the royal family?
(a) The fool.
(b) The punisher.
(c) The honest.
(d) The naive.

5. What does Herod advise the Senate?
(a) To begin a civil war.
(b) Give full support to Claudius as emperor.
(c) To nominate a stronger candidate than Claudius.
(d) To not start a civil war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the following classes listed by Claudius, which does Herod the Agrippa best fit?

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

3. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?

4. What word does Herod prefer to describe himself?

5. How does Gemullus confirm Tiberius' suspicions of treasonous intentions?

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