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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Claudius get angry at the magistrate of Ostia?
(a) The magistrate blames Claudius for the predicted famine.
(b) Claudius blames the magistrate for the slow progress of the project.
(c) The magistrate writes a letter of complaint about the city project.
(d) The magistrate does not greet Claudius when he arrives.

2. What causes Messalina to be jealous?
(a) Claudius and Herod's exchange of long letters.
(b) Lesbia's flirtatious behavior with Silanus.
(c) Lesbia's visits.
(d) Claudius' gift of an estate to Calpurnia.

3. What kind of reputation do Castor and Herod build themselves in Rome?
(a) One of utmost intelligence.
(b) One of irresponsibility.
(c) One of loyalty.
(d) One of high virtue.

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

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

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

7. How does Claudius make up for the retraction of Caligula's holidays?
(a) By adding dozens of his own holidays.
(b) Hosting Sportulas.
(c) Cutting the taxes that paid for the holidays.
(d) Hosting banquets in a different region each month.

8. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?
(a) He promises her money whenever he gains it back.
(b) By appealing to her son, Claudius.
(c) Constant compliments of her virtue and character.
(d) He mentions his orphaned childhood to gain her sympathy.

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

10. Who stops Caligula from freeing Herod immediately from prison?
(a) The German prisoner.
(b) The governor of the prison.
(c) Antonia.
(d) Macro.

11. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?
(a) Herod gives his money to charity when he profits from investments.
(b) Herod gives it to Aristobulus.
(c) Herod uses it to educate his children.
(d) Herod repays his debt to Claudius before it is due.

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

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

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

15. What advice does Herod give Messalina to control a possible state financial crisis?
(a) Close all the banks.
(b) Allow the Jewish more prosperity to create more economic opportunities.
(c) Encourage Claudius to make more mints.
(d) Allow him to speak to the public.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?

2. How does Tiberius die?

3. Who attempts assassination on Claudius?

4. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?

5. How does Antonia's push for a coachman's arrest backfire?

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