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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?
(a) To avoid famine.
(b) To strengthen the navy.
(c) To build a tourism industry.
(d) Because Herod advised him to.

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

3. What causes Alexandrians to celebrate under Caligula's rule?
(a) Caligula names all Jews aliens and intruders.
(b) Caligula gives them tax breaks and economic benefits.
(c) They are able to stop Caligula's mad rules against them.
(d) Caligula names the Greek Orthodox church as the official religion.

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

5. Who does Vinicianus call on to command a coup?
(a) Sribonianus.
(b) Justus.
(c) Galba.
(d) Geta.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What causes Lesbia to be banished for a second time?
(a) Divorce.
(b) Insulting the emperor's wife.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Treason.

12. 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.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?

3. What people in the Roman Empire are the first to claim Claudius emperor?

4. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?

5. What causes a delay in Claudius' war against Britain?

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