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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VI, ch. 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Claudius think of the consuls' work ethics?
(a) They are great at making plans.
(b) They are a patient group that knows how to work well as a team.
(c) They are pure idiots.
(d) They cannot think past their own term.

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

3. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?
(a) Herod must act as a liasion between the Alabarch and Rome.
(b) Herod must have his children educated in Jerusalem.
(c) Herod must return his debt in 3 months.
(d) Cypros must stay with the Alabarch until the money is returned.

4. What drives Herod from his post as a magistrate?
(a) He is bored and wants to seek more adventures.
(b) He insults his uncle at a banquet.
(c) Cypros wants to return to Rome.
(d) He is caught taking bribes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?

2. What people in the Roman Empire are the first to claim Claudius emperor?

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

4. What is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?

5. In his first months, what are Claudius' top priorities?

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