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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens from the action of Herodius convincing Antipas to care about Herod's state of affairs?

2. Who is the head conspirator of Caligula's assassination?

3. What do the Alexandrians do for Claudius and Messalina?

4. What does Herod advise the Senate?

5. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Herod react to Caligula's assassination? How does he behave with Caligula's body and to the new emperor?

2. How does Herod run his kingdom? What examples show how he handles his power? Does he use it for himself or for the Jewish population?

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

4. Why does Claudius strip off the gold and silver plated chariot?

5. 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?

6. 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?

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

8. What are the differences between a punitive and conquering campaign?

9. Why is the title "Protector of the People" important to Claudius?

10. How do Herod and Cypros make it in Edom? From whom do they get help, and how?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Messalina and Agrippinilla's characters. How are they the same and different in their relationships toward Claudius, their children, and the people?

Essay Topic 2

Herod states that he is still an "uncivlized Edomite at heart" and it is a privilege to learn from a Roman matriarch, Claudius Antonia. Write an essay explaining why Herod might feel this way despite being raised in Rome since childhood.

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of the emperor versus the role of the adviser? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each role? Cite examples from the book to show the pros and cons of each position.

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