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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. Where does Claudius get men for his sword fights?
(a) From Jewish prisoners.
(b) From prisoners who are tried for treason.
(c) From Caligula's faithful men.
(d) From slaves who turn on their masters.

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

3. 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) Close all the banks.
(d) Allow him to speak to the public.

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

5. To whom does Aristobulus trust his money to invest?
(a) Tiberius.
(b) Antonia.
(c) Flaccus.
(d) Claudius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Herod advise the Senate?

3. What excuse does Messalina give Claudius to have separate bedrooms?

4. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?

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

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