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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?
(a) Herod is unable to state that he abides the law.
(b) The Roman guard with them spills the truth.
(c) The Alabarch asks their children the real story and they do not lie.
(d) Cypros begs for forgiveness for Herod's dishonesty.

2. What seems most important to the Alabarch above all else?
(a) Doing good for others.
(b) Loyalty to Judaism.
(c) Keeping to the law.
(d) Loyalty to family.

3. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?
(a) He feels compelled to do it by the support of others.
(b) He believes this is the time to prove everyone who doubts him.
(c) He is not fully aware of his power.
(d) He feels secure if Herod becomes his adviser.

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

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

6. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?
(a) They are generally apathetic to politics.
(b) They are happy his tyranny is at an end.
(c) They are tearful that he is gone.
(d) They fear Caligula's lapdogs' struggle for power.

7. How do the lawyers accept Claudius into the court system?
(a) They believe he is fair and just.
(b) They believe he is too soft on the defendants.
(c) They are surprised at his intellect.
(d) They disagree with his practices.

8. What do the Alexandrians do for Claudius and Messalina?
(a) Mint a coin with both their profiles.
(b) Build a temple in their honor.
(c) Hold a 3-day festival for their birthdays.
(d) Build them each a gold statue.

9. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?
(a) He is a Saxon.
(b) He is Greek.
(c) He is a Samaritan.
(d) He is German.

10. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?
(a) Tiberius' claim on his son's friends' lives for treason.
(b) Flaccus threatens anyone who financially helps Herod.
(c) Sergeants with a warrant for his arrest.
(d) Cypros wants to stay in Edom.

11. Why does Claudius get angry at the magistrate of Ostia?
(a) The magistrate blames Claudius for the predicted famine.
(b) The magistrate does not greet Claudius when he arrives.
(c) Claudius blames the magistrate for the slow progress of the project.
(d) The magistrate writes a letter of complaint about the city project.

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

13. Who does Claudius believe is the commissioner of the gold and silver chariot?
(a) Rufius.
(b) Vinicius.
(c) Asiaticus.
(d) Silanus.

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

15. Who ends up committing suicide because of the way Caligula rules the Roman Empire?
(a) Antonia.
(b) Tiger.
(c) A quarter of the consuls from the Senate.
(d) Macro.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?

2. Who does Bericus run to for help?

3. Of the following, which is NOT a qualification Claudius demands of Roman citizens?

4. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?

5. Who stops Caligula from freeing Herod immediately from prison?

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