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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section VI, ch. 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What change in treasury does Claudius do?
(a) Lets all but one official go so Claudius can learn.
(b) Appoints the responsbilities to his own cousins.
(c) Returns responsibilities to original treasury officials.
(d) Puts Messalina as the head treasurer.

2. What happens to Seneca?
(a) He is banished.
(b) He is promoted to Roman Consul.
(c) He is executed.
(d) He is freed.

3. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?
(a) He is Greek.
(b) He is a Saxon.
(c) He is German.
(d) He is a Samaritan.

4. What drives Herod from his post as a magistrate?
(a) He is caught taking bribes.
(b) He insults his uncle at a banquet.
(c) He is bored and wants to seek more adventures.
(d) Cypros wants to return to Rome.

5. What advice does Herod give Messalina to control a possible state financial crisis?
(a) Encourage Claudius to make more mints.
(b) Allow the Jewish more prosperity to create more economic opportunities.
(c) Allow him to speak to the public.
(d) Close all the banks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?

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

3. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?

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

5. Who attempts assassination on Claudius?

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