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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happens from the action of Herodius convincing Antipas to care about Herod's state of affairs?
(a) They are banished to Lyons.
(b) Herodius becomes a widow.
(c) Antipas and Herodius divorce.
(d) Herod gets Antipas killed.

8. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?
(a) Silanus will attempt to murder Messalina.
(b) Silanus will attempt to murder Claudius.
(c) Claudius is going to lose his title of emperor.
(d) Messalina is committing adultery.

9. According to Claudius, what is the best Roman monument?
(a) The Appian Way.
(b) The palace.
(c) The statue of Augustus.
(d) The Temple of Mars.

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

11. What word does Herod prefer to describe himself?
(a) Cunning.
(b) Rogue.
(c) Virtuous.
(d) Pious.

12. What does Togodumnus demand from Claudius?
(a) Full control of the British ports.
(b) Gold.
(c) Caractacus.
(d) Bericus and the regalia.

13. Who does Antonia marry?
(a) Herod's youngest son.
(b) Young Pompey.
(c) Vinicius' eldest son.
(d) Lucius Silanus.

14. Who attempts assassination on Claudius?
(a) Seneca.
(b) A slave of Lesbia's.
(c) A freed man of Lesbia's.
(d) Messalina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?

2. Why does Claudius not like Justus, his new army commander?

3. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?

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

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

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