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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. How does Antonia's push for a coachman's arrest backfire?
(a) The coachman reveals Antonia's treasonous intentions.
(b) The coachman reveals Herod's treasonous remarks.
(c) The coachman bribes Gemullus to lie about Herod.
(d) Tiberius' threatens Antonia of banishment for not letting the matter go.

2. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?
(a) It indirectly gives them greater profits.
(b) Ostia will grow a better species of corn than their current ones.
(c) They will not be banished.
(d) The tourism industry will compete with their business.

3. Who is the head conspirator of Caligula's assassination?
(a) Cassius.
(b) Herod.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Lupus.

4. What causes Alexandrians to celebrate under Caligula's rule?
(a) They are able to stop Caligula's mad rules against them.
(b) Caligula names the Greek Orthodox church as the official religion.
(c) Caligula names all Jews aliens and intruders.
(d) Caligula gives them tax breaks and economic benefits.

5. What excuse does Herod give for strengthening his defenses?
(a) A possible invasion from the Partheons.
(b) His fear of Marsus.
(c) A possible invasion from the Germans.
(d) The cities are ancient and crumbling.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?

2. What happens from the action of Herodius convincing Antipas to care about Herod's state of affairs?

3. What advice does Xenophon give Claudius?

4. How does Claudius think of the consuls' work ethics?

5. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?

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