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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What change in treasury does Claudius do?
(a) Lets all but one official go so Claudius can learn.
(b) Puts Messalina as the head treasurer.
(c) Returns responsibilities to original treasury officials.
(d) Appoints the responsbilities to his own cousins.

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

3. Of the following, which is NOT a qualification Claudius demands of Roman citizens?
(a) Be educated in Roman law.
(b) Have honest parentage.
(c) Be a landowner with slaves.
(d) Be able to speak Latin.

4. What is Claudius' first decision as an emperor?
(a) Appoint Herod as principal adviser.
(b) Execute Tiger.
(c) Banish any Senators who were "lapdogs" of Caligula.
(d) Execute Cassius.

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

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

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

8. What causes a delay in Claudius' war against Britain?
(a) Claudius becomes too busy with matters at home.
(b) Galba gets ill.
(c) There is a dispute between commanders.
(d) The elephants are unable to cross the channel.

9. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?
(a) To rededicate the temple to Castor and Pollux.
(b) To show the people that he is a fun emperor.
(c) To celebrate his parents' birthdays.
(d) To celebrate the death of Caligula.

10. How does Scribonianus meet his fate?
(a) Claudius forgives him but banishes him to sub-Sahara.
(b) Messalina accuses him of treason.
(c) Vinicianus turns him in to save himself.
(d) His officers sail him to an island where he commits suicide.

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

12. What is the first lie Claudius ever tells Herod?
(a) He needs Herod's help with the British campaign.
(b) The British campaign is going very well.
(c) He believes Herod is the Messiah of the Jews.
(d) He does not believe Marsus' accusations against Herod.

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

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

15. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?
(a) From restoring the Republic to appointing a new emperor.
(b) From accusing Cassius a traitor to calling him a hero.
(c) From allowing a populous vote to having the consul vote for a new emperor.
(d) From appointing Claudius as the new emperor to voting for Herod.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Seneca?

2. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?

3. Who does Claudius believe is the commissioner of the gold and silver chariot?

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

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

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