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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lupus' role in restoring the Republic?
(a) To lead the consul in updating the Constitution.
(b) To kill Caligula's family.
(c) To convince the public that Caligula's death is good.
(d) To sway the guards to support the Senate.

2. What word does Herod prefer to describe himself?
(a) Rogue.
(b) Pious.
(c) Cunning.
(d) Virtuous.

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

4. How do the Druids practice religious cleansing?
(a) They only marry within the Druid family.
(b) At the first of each month, the assigned society sacrifices an animal.
(c) The arch-Druid leads a prayer at Stonehenge annually.
(d) They burn condemned men in wicker cages every five years.

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

6. Of the following, which is NOT a reason Caesar wants to invade Britain?
(a) Gold.
(b) To compete against Pompey's military campaigns.
(c) To revenge the Celts assault.
(d) Trading posts.

7. In his first months, what are Claudius' top priorities?
(a) Financing reorganization and abolition of Caligula's harsher decrees.
(b) Making the Jewish population happy.
(c) Meeting with the local people and getting on the same page as the Senate.
(d) Planning a festival for his favorite gods.

8. Of the following classes listed by Claudius, which does Herod the Agrippa best fit?
(a) Scoundrels with golden hearts.
(b) Virtuous with golden hearts.
(c) Scoundrels with stony hearts.
(d) Virtuous with stony hearts.

9. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?
(a) Don't forget about the people.
(b) Not to trust anyone.
(c) To keep his enemies close.
(d) Beware of too much flattery.

10. Who saves Geta in battle?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Bericus.
(d) Gabinius.

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

12. According to Claudius, what is the best Roman monument?
(a) The Temple of Mars.
(b) The palace.
(c) The statue of Augustus.
(d) The Appian Way.

13. What does Claudius do to Caligula's statues?
(a) Refurbishes them with Augustus' head.
(b) Stores them in a warehouse.
(c) Refurbishes them with his own head.
(d) Melts them into coins.

14. How does Messalina get Silanus reinstated into Rome?
(a) By betrothing him to her daughter.
(b) By giving him a consul position.
(c) By marrying her mother.
(d) By giving him enough land to be a lord.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gemullus confirm Tiberius' suspicions of treasonous intentions?

2. What advice does Xenophon give Claudius?

3. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?

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

5. What hoax occurs in Doris?

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