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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 connection does Herod have in Edom?
(a) His uncle, Antipas.
(b) Flaccus, his uncle and brother-in-law.
(c) His grandfather, Herod the Great.
(d) Silas, an old family friend.

2. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Senate show their apologies to Claudius?

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

4. What is Claudius known as amongst the royal family?

5. How does Claudius make up for the retraction of Caligula's holidays?

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