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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

5. What brings Herod to Bashan?
(a) Herod must hide away from Tiberius.
(b) Bashan is desolate, where his creditors will not find him.
(c) Caligula names him the ruler under his dictatorship.
(d) His Uncle Philip lives there and assists him for a while.

6. What act does Caligula attempt that angers many Jews?
(a) Erecting a statue of himself in the Holy of Holies.
(b) Erecting statues of Jesus in public squares in Jerusalem.
(c) Banishing all Jewish holiday celebrations.
(d) Burning down all the synagogues.

7. What economic advice does Messalina give Claudius?
(a) To grant monopolies.
(b) To begin bank holidays.
(c) To grant a supply of meats and wine to the public.
(d) To grant public health.

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

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

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

11. What is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?
(a) The owl is a messenger of Caligula's.
(b) It puts dirt on Herod's shoulder and signifies good luck.
(c) An owl seen outside of nighttime prophecies bad luck.
(d) The owl is a sign of present danger.

12. What connection does Herod have in Edom?
(a) Flaccus, his uncle and brother-in-law.
(b) His uncle, Antipas.
(c) His grandfather, Herod the Great.
(d) Silas, an old family friend.

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

14. For whom does Claudius gain more respect as he settles into the emperor's role?
(a) Tiberius.
(b) Augustus.
(c) The people.
(d) Caligula.

15. What happens to Seneca?
(a) He is executed.
(b) He is promoted to Roman Consul.
(c) He is banished.
(d) He is freed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?

2. How is the death of Togodumnus positive for the Britons?

3. What campaign does Claudius give Gabinius?

4. What does Togodumnus demand from Claudius?

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

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