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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section X, ch. 25-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What honorary title does Claudius give Herod?
(a) Roman Consul.
(b) Principal Adviser to the Emperor.
(c) A Senate seat.
(d) The Jewish King.

2. What happens from the action of Herodius convincing Antipas to care about Herod's state of affairs?
(a) They are banished to Lyons.
(b) Herod gets Antipas killed.
(c) Antipas and Herodius divorce.
(d) Herodius becomes a widow.

3. Why is it difficult for Petronius to follow through with Caligula's orders?
(a) The Jews are armed.
(b) The Jews resist with respectful non-violence.
(c) The Alexandrians succeed in their revolt against Petronius' men.
(d) The high priest is a masterful orator and convinces Petronius to give in.

4. Who takes over when Herod dies?
(a) Bardanes.
(b) Marsus.
(c) King of Adiabene.
(d) Felix.

5. What hoax occurs in Doris?
(a) A statue of Claudius is placed in a synagogue.
(b) A statue of Herod is dressed in Roman clothing.
(c) A model of a bumbling Claudius is paraded through town.
(d) A song about Claudius as a fool is caroled throughout town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What omen does Claudius look for to see if they will win the battle against the British?

2. What change in treasury does Claudius do?

3. How does Messalina get Silanus reinstated into Rome?

4. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?

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

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