View a FREE sample

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 make up for the retraction of Caligula's holidays?
(a) Hosting banquets in a different region each month.
(b) Hosting Sportulas.
(c) Cutting the taxes that paid for the holidays.
(d) By adding dozens of his own holidays.

2. For whom does Claudius gain more respect as he settles into the emperor's role?
(a) Tiberius.
(b) The people.
(c) Augustus.
(d) Caligula.

3. Claudius claims what feeling when he hears of a possible rebellion?
(a) Fearful of a painful death.
(b) Anger that someone dares stand up to him.
(c) Fear that he must physically fight for his empire.
(d) Relief of no longer being an emperor.

4. What advice does Xenophon give Claudius?
(a) Trust no one.
(b) Read and write less.
(c) Walk more.
(d) Give more power to the Senate.

5. What is Claudius known as amongst the royal family?
(a) The fool.
(b) The punisher.
(c) The naive.
(d) The honest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What act does Caligula attempt that angers many Jews?

2. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?

3. How does Herod end up in Rome?

4. What brings Herod to Bashan?

5. What does the high priest advise Herod?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 320 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample