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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. What is Claudius' first decision as an emperor?
(a) Execute Tiger.
(b) Appoint Herod as principal adviser.
(c) Execute Cassius.
(d) Banish any Senators who were "lapdogs" of Caligula.

2. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?
(a) They are tearful that he is gone.
(b) They fear Caligula's lapdogs' struggle for power.
(c) They are generally apathetic to politics.
(d) They are happy his tyranny is at an end.

3. What is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?
(a) It puts dirt on Herod's shoulder and signifies good luck.
(b) The owl is a sign of present danger.
(c) An owl seen outside of nighttime prophecies bad luck.
(d) The owl is a messenger of Caligula's.

4. What happens from the action of Herodius convincing Antipas to care about Herod's state of affairs?
(a) Herodius becomes a widow.
(b) Herod gets Antipas killed.
(c) They are banished to Lyons.
(d) Antipas and Herodius divorce.

5. How does Tiberius die?
(a) Scurvy.
(b) Herod's evil.
(c) By shipwreck.
(d) Macro smothers him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Herod head to Edom?

2. Why is it difficult for Petronius to follow through with Caligula's orders?

3. What hoax occurs in Doris?

4. How does Antonia's push for a coachman's arrest backfire?

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

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