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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is the first to speak up in support of Claudius?
(a) Messalina.
(b) Justus.
(c) Herod.
(d) Vinicius.
2. What causes Alexandrians to celebrate under Caligula's rule?
(a) Caligula gives them tax breaks and economic benefits.
(b) They are able to stop Caligula's mad rules against them.
(c) Caligula names all Jews aliens and intruders.
(d) Caligula names the Greek Orthodox church as the official religion.
3. What does Herod advise the Senate?
(a) To begin a civil war.
(b) To nominate a stronger candidate than Claudius.
(c) Give full support to Claudius as emperor.
(d) To not start a civil war.
4. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?
(a) To keep his enemies close.
(b) Don't forget about the people.
(c) Beware of too much flattery.
(d) Not to trust anyone.
5. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?
(a) Cypros must stay with the Alabarch until the money is returned.
(b) Herod must act as a liasion between the Alabarch and Rome.
(c) Herod must have his children educated in Jerusalem.
(d) Herod must return his debt in 3 months.
6. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?
(a) They are happy his tyranny is at an end.
(b) They fear Caligula's lapdogs' struggle for power.
(c) They are tearful that he is gone.
(d) They are generally apathetic to politics.
7. Why does Herod head to Edom?
(a) To meet the father he never knew.
(b) To flee assassination attempts.
(c) To run away from his creditors.
(d) To visit old family.
8. Who does Antonia marry?
(a) Young Pompey.
(b) Herod's youngest son.
(c) Lucius Silanus.
(d) Vinicius' eldest son.
9. What happens to Seneca?
(a) He is promoted to Roman Consul.
(b) He is banished.
(c) He is executed.
(d) He is freed.
10. How does Antonia's push for a coachman's arrest backfire?
(a) Tiberius' threatens Antonia of banishment for not letting the matter go.
(b) The coachman reveals Herod's treasonous remarks.
(c) The coachman bribes Gemullus to lie about Herod.
(d) The coachman reveals Antonia's treasonous intentions.
11. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?
(a) Herod repays his debt to Claudius before it is due.
(b) Herod uses it to educate his children.
(c) Herod gives it to Aristobulus.
(d) Herod gives his money to charity when he profits from investments.
12. What act does Caligula attempt that angers many Jews?
(a) Burning down all the synagogues.
(b) Erecting a statue of himself in the Holy of Holies.
(c) Banishing all Jewish holiday celebrations.
(d) Erecting statues of Jesus in public squares in Jerusalem.
13. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?
(a) To celebrate the death of Caligula.
(b) To rededicate the temple to Castor and Pollux.
(c) To show the people that he is a fun emperor.
(d) To celebrate his parents' birthdays.
14. How does Herod end up in Rome?
(a) Herod dislikes his family and runs away to Rome.
(b) His mother believes the education is better there.
(c) His father sends him away.
(d) His grandfather sends him there.
15. What seems most important to the Alabarch above all else?
(a) Loyalty to Judaism.
(b) Doing good for others.
(c) Loyalty to family.
(d) Keeping to the law.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?
2. Why does Vitellius write to Claudius?
3. What is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?
4. Who does Claudius believe is the commissioner of the gold and silver chariot?
5. What honorary title does Claudius give Herod?
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