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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Claudius get men for his sword fights?
(a) From Caligula's faithful men.
(b) From Jewish prisoners.
(c) From prisoners who are tried for treason.
(d) From slaves who turn on their masters.

2. What does Herod advise the Senate?
(a) Give full support to Claudius as emperor.
(b) To nominate a stronger candidate than Claudius.
(c) To begin a civil war.
(d) To not start a civil war.

3. Who is the first to speak up in support of Claudius?
(a) Vinicius.
(b) Justus.
(c) Herod.
(d) Messalina.

4. How does Herod cheat his brother, Aristobulus?
(a) Herod keeps his brother's money that he was supposed to invest.
(b) He takes his brother's wife for himself.
(c) He lies about investment profits and takes the bulk for himself.
(d) He borrows from creditors in Aristobulus' name.

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

6. How does Gemullus confirm Tiberius' suspicions of treasonous intentions?
(a) Gemullus hears Caligula and Herod planning an assassination attempt.
(b) Gemullus hears only good words from Herod about Tiberius.
(c) Gemullus hears Caligula collaborating with Antonia.
(d) Gemullus overhears about a P.O.T. loan.

7. Why does Claudius not like Justus, his new army commander?
(a) Claudius finds him too involved with politics.
(b) Justus is flirtatious with Messalina.
(c) Claudius believes Rufius is more courageous and brave.
(d) He believes Justus speaks quietly to the Senators too often.

8. What new holiday does Claudius add to the calendar?
(a) Livia's birthday.
(b) His birthday.
(c) HIs parents' birthdays.
(d) Messalina's birthday.

9. Why does Vitellius write to Claudius?
(a) He believes Herod is planning a secret banquet.
(b) The Senate is beginning to talk bad about Claudius.
(c) He is suspicious of Messalina's honesty.
(d) He believes Myron is being dishonest.

10. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?
(a) Herod gives his money to charity when he profits from investments.
(b) Herod uses it to educate his children.
(c) Herod repays his debt to Claudius before it is due.
(d) Herod gives it to Aristobulus.

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

12. 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.

13. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?
(a) A temple.
(b) A library.
(c) An obelisk.
(d) A pyramid.

14. What does the high priest advise Herod?
(a) The best kings are the ones who pray daily.
(b) The greatest kings are instruments in the hands of God.
(c) A good king remembers his people.
(d) The most memorable kings are the richest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claudius make up for the retraction of Caligula's holidays?

2. What excuse does Messalina give Claudius to have separate bedrooms?

3. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?

4. Who ends up committing suicide because of the way Caligula rules the Roman Empire?

5. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?

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