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

2. Why does Herod head to Edom?
(a) To flee assassination attempts.
(b) To run away from his creditors.
(c) To visit old family.
(d) To meet the father he never knew.

3. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?
(a) The Roman guard with them spills the truth.
(b) The Alabarch asks their children the real story and they do not lie.
(c) Cypros begs for forgiveness for Herod's dishonesty.
(d) Herod is unable to state that he abides the law.

4. What new holiday does Claudius add to the calendar?
(a) HIs parents' birthdays.
(b) Livia's birthday.
(c) Messalina's birthday.
(d) His birthday.

5. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?
(a) To build a tourism industry.
(b) To avoid famine.
(c) To strengthen the navy.
(d) Because Herod advised him to.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What campaign does Claudius give Gabinius?

5. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?

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