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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 is Claudius' first decision as an emperor?
(a) Execute Tiger.
(b) Appoint Herod as principal adviser.
(c) Execute Cassius.
(d) Banish any Senators who were "lapdogs" of Caligula.

2. How does the Senate show their apologies to Claudius?
(a) By offering the titles of all his predecessors.
(b) By offering a monetary sum.
(c) By sacrificing a pig at a banquet.
(d) By giving an offering to the gods in his name.

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

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

5. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?
(a) Cypros wants to stay in Edom.
(b) Flaccus threatens anyone who financially helps Herod.
(c) Tiberius' claim on his son's friends' lives for treason.
(d) Sergeants with a warrant for his arrest.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What hoax occurs in Doris?

4. What act does Caligula attempt that angers many Jews?

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

(see the answer key)

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