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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section V, ch. 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?
(a) Messalina is committing adultery.
(b) Silanus will attempt to murder Messalina.
(c) Silanus will attempt to murder Claudius.
(d) Claudius is going to lose his title of emperor.

2. Where does Claudius get men for his sword fights?
(a) From slaves who turn on their masters.
(b) From Caligula's faithful men.
(c) From prisoners who are tried for treason.
(d) From Jewish prisoners.

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

4. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?
(a) Silas purposefully insults Herod's guests.
(b) Silas lies to Herod.
(c) Silas is caught with Cypros.
(d) Silas does not know how to hold his tongue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herod advise the Senate?

2. What honorary title does Claudius give Herod?

3. What drives Herod from his post as a magistrate?

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

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

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