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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV, ch. 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What connection does Herod have in Edom?
(a) Flaccus, his uncle and brother-in-law.
(b) His grandfather, Herod the Great.
(c) His uncle, Antipas.
(d) Silas, an old family friend.

2. How do the lawyers accept Claudius into the court system?
(a) They are surprised at his intellect.
(b) They believe he is fair and just.
(c) They disagree with his practices.
(d) They believe he is too soft on the defendants.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Claudius get men for his sword fights?

2. How does Claudius think of the consuls' work ethics?

3. For whom does Claudius gain more respect as he settles into the emperor's role?

4. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?

5. What honorary title does Claudius give Herod?

(see the answer key)

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