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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. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?
(a) Herod gives his money to charity when he profits from investments.
(b) Herod uses it to educate his children.
(c) Herod repays his debt to Claudius before it is due.
(d) Herod gives it to Aristobulus.

2. What public work does Claudius finish for the Roman people?
(a) The Appian Way.
(b) Aquaducts.
(c) Arch bridges.
(d) Plumbing.

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

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

5. Of the following classes listed by Claudius, which does Herod the Agrippa best fit?
(a) Virtuous with golden hearts.
(b) Scoundrels with golden hearts.
(c) Scoundrels with stony hearts.
(d) Virtuous with stony hearts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?

2. How does Claudius think of the consuls' work ethics?

3. Who ends up committing suicide because of the way Caligula rules the Roman Empire?

4. For whom does Claudius gain more respect as he settles into the emperor's role?

5. Why does Herod head to Edom?

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