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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What slows Claudius' journey to Britain?
(a) He falls ill and Xenophon orders rest.
(b) He is afraid of the water and will only travel by land.
(c) Claudius refuses to enter Britain without his elephants.
(d) Claudius gets a snake bite along a march and must convalesce in Lyons.

4. Where does Claudius get men for his sword fights?
(a) From prisoners who are tried for treason.
(b) From Caligula's faithful men.
(c) From Jewish prisoners.
(d) From slaves who turn on their masters.

5. What campaign does Claudius give Gabinius?
(a) To retrieve the last Eagle.
(b) To attack the Chattians.
(c) To burn the temples of Hercules in Germany.
(d) To protect the Rhine river from the lower tribes of Germany.

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

7. Claudius claims what feeling when he hears of a possible rebellion?
(a) Fearful of a painful death.
(b) Anger that someone dares stand up to him.
(c) Relief of no longer being an emperor.
(d) Fear that he must physically fight for his empire.

8. What new holiday does Claudius add to the calendar?
(a) HIs parents' birthdays.
(b) Livia's birthday.
(c) Messalina's birthday.
(d) His birthday.

9. What is Lupus' role in restoring the Republic?
(a) To sway the guards to support the Senate.
(b) To lead the consul in updating the Constitution.
(c) To convince the public that Caligula's death is good.
(d) To kill Caligula's family.

10. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?
(a) That deceit lies in Herodius, not Antipas.
(b) That Antipas is innocent and means no harm.
(c) That Antipas is plotting treason against Caligula.
(d) That Antipas threatened Herod for his title.

11. What people in the Roman Empire are the first to claim Claudius emperor?
(a) The city battalion.
(b) The Senate.
(c) The infantry and palace guards.
(d) The populous.

12. Who does Claudius credit for the rains and success in Morocco?
(a) Geta.
(b) Helius, God of weather.
(c) Father Gwa-Gwa.
(d) Rufius, his army commander.

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

14. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?
(a) Silas purposefully insults Herod's guests.
(b) Silas lies to Herod.
(c) Silas is caught with Cypros.
(d) Silas does not know how to hold his tongue.

15. Who does Claudius believe is the commissioner of the gold and silver chariot?
(a) Vinicius.
(b) Asiaticus.
(c) Rufius.
(d) Silanus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?

2. What dream does Narcissus have about Claudius?

3. How does Messalina get Silanus reinstated into Rome?

4. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?

5. Who saves Geta in battle?

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