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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Herod end up in Rome?
(a) His mother believes the education is better there.
(b) His grandfather sends him there.
(c) Herod dislikes his family and runs away to Rome.
(d) His father sends him away.

2. How does Antonia's push for a coachman's arrest backfire?
(a) The coachman reveals Herod's treasonous remarks.
(b) Tiberius' threatens Antonia of banishment for not letting the matter go.
(c) The coachman reveals Antonia's treasonous intentions.
(d) The coachman bribes Gemullus to lie about Herod.

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) Hold a 3-day festival for their birthdays.
(d) Build a temple in their honor.

4. Who is the head conspirator of Caligula's assassination?
(a) Tiger.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Herod.
(d) Lupus.

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

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

7. In his first months, what are Claudius' top priorities?
(a) Planning a festival for his favorite gods.
(b) Financing reorganization and abolition of Caligula's harsher decrees.
(c) Meeting with the local people and getting on the same page as the Senate.
(d) Making the Jewish population happy.

8. What symbols represent life and death in Druidism?
(a) Maple tree, snake, and black bull.
(b) Water, stone, and fire.
(c) Oak tree, snake, and white bull.
(d) Oak tree, ram, and a violet.

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

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

11. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?
(a) Dandelion tea.
(b) Bryony.
(c) Clean water.
(d) Rose water.

12. Who saves Geta in battle?
(a) Gabinius.
(b) Claudius.
(c) Bericus.
(d) Aulus.

13. Who helps restore order amongst the Roman soldiers at the Rhine?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Geta.
(c) Narcissus.
(d) Claudius.

14. What advice does Xenophon give Claudius?
(a) Trust no one.
(b) Walk more.
(c) Read and write less.
(d) Give more power to the Senate.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?

2. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?

3. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?

4. What causes Lesbia to be banished for a second time?

5. What happens to Seneca?

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