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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV, ch. 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?
(a) To celebrate the death of Caligula.
(b) To show the people that he is a fun emperor.
(c) To rededicate the temple to Castor and Pollux.
(d) To celebrate his parents' birthdays.

2. What drives Herod from his post as a magistrate?
(a) He is bored and wants to seek more adventures.
(b) He insults his uncle at a banquet.
(c) Cypros wants to return to Rome.
(d) He is caught taking bribes.

3. How does Claudius think of the consuls' work ethics?
(a) They cannot think past their own term.
(b) They are great at making plans.
(c) They are pure idiots.
(d) They are a patient group that knows how to work well as a team.

4. How does Herod cheat his brother, Aristobulus?
(a) He takes his brother's wife for himself.
(b) He lies about investment profits and takes the bulk for himself.
(c) He borrows from creditors in Aristobulus' name.
(d) Herod keeps his brother's money that he was supposed to invest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Claudius, what is the best Roman monument?

2. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?

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

4. What does Claudius do to Caligula's statues?

5. What does Herod advise the Senate?

(see the answer key)

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