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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 does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?
(a) That Antipas is innocent and means no harm.
(b) That Antipas threatened Herod for his title.
(c) That Antipas is plotting treason against Caligula.
(d) That deceit lies in Herodius, not Antipas.

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

3. How does the Senate show their apologies to Claudius?
(a) By sacrificing a pig at a banquet.
(b) By offering the titles of all his predecessors.
(c) By offering a monetary sum.
(d) By giving an offering to the gods in his name.

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

5. What excuse does Messalina give Claudius to have separate bedrooms?
(a) So Claudius can get more rest without her snoring.
(b) So she does not get pregnant so soon.
(c) So Claudius can show he is more serious about the empire than her.
(d) So Messalina can be close to her ill mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?

2. Where does Claudius get men for his sword fights?

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

4. How does Herod end up in Rome?

5. Who does Claudius credit for the rains and success in Morocco?

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