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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Claudius think of the consuls' work ethics?
(a) They are a patient group that knows how to work well as a team.
(b) They are pure idiots.
(c) They cannot think past their own term.
(d) They are great at making plans.

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

5. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?
(a) The Roman guard with them spills the truth.
(b) Herod is unable to state that he abides the law.
(c) Cypros begs for forgiveness for Herod's dishonesty.
(d) The Alabarch asks their children the real story and they do not lie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?

3. How do the lawyers accept Claudius into the court system?

4. What is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?

5. What is the first lie Claudius ever tells Herod?

Short Essay Questions

1. Although Silas helps Herod many times over, how does Silas depend on Herod?

2. What is the catalyst that causes Claudius to wage war on Britain?

3. How does Aristobulus revenge his brother Herod?

4. How does Claudius feel about his infirmities? Why does he end up seeing a doctor? What does this event foreshadow?

5. What is Herod's advice to the Senate on what to do after Caligula's assassination?

6. What suspicious behaviors and rumors about Herod make the reader believe he might do something dishonest? What changes does Claudius notice about Herod?

7. What is Claudius' intention when he brings up his past reputation of being the fool and imbecile to the Senate the eve of Scribonianus' rebellion?

8. How does Claudius get his German slaves to tell him where the last Eagle is?

9. What does Claudius do to embarrass the amateur actors that performed under Caligula's rule? Why does he do this? What does this show about Claudius' character?

10. What is Claudius' first trouble abroad? How does he handle the issue?

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