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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 brings Herod to Bashan?
(a) Caligula names him the ruler under his dictatorship.
(b) Bashan is desolate, where his creditors will not find him.
(c) His Uncle Philip lives there and assists him for a while.
(d) Herod must hide away from Tiberius.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?

3. Why would corn factors NOT want to enhance Ostia?

4. Who does Vinicianus call on to command a coup?

5. What causes Alexandrians to celebrate under Caligula's rule?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is it ironic for Messalina to be The Director of Public Morals?

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

3. Messalina is suspicious of Lesbia. What evidence does Messalina have against Lesbia?

4. According to Claudius, describe the class of men that Herod the Agrippa best fits into.

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

6. How does Flaccus rationalize his need for Herod's advice? How does this resemble how Herod feels about himself? What does this say about the importance of family history?

7. How does Aristobulus revenge his brother Herod?

8. Good friends with Caligula, what causes Herod to become hesitant of Caligula's rule?

9. Herod seems to always be on the run, yet others predict Herod's future as powerful. Name these instances, who prophesies them, what they predict and how Herod reacts.

10. Where does Herod run to after running from Antipas? Why does Flaccus welcome Herod in?

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