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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section X, ch. 25-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Herod end up in Rome?
(a) His mother believes the education is better there.
(b) Herod dislikes his family and runs away to Rome.
(c) His father sends him away.
(d) His grandfather sends him there.

2. What does King Herod not respect in a person?
(a) When they attempt to fuse cultures.
(b) If they believe Joshua is the Messiah.
(c) When they disagree with him.
(d) When people support Roman laws without knowing why.

3. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?
(a) He promises her money whenever he gains it back.
(b) By appealing to her son, Claudius.
(c) He mentions his orphaned childhood to gain her sympathy.
(d) Constant compliments of her virtue and character.

4. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?
(a) A library.
(b) A temple.
(c) A pyramid.
(d) An obelisk.

5. Who does Claudius credit for the rains and success in Morocco?
(a) Father Gwa-Gwa.
(b) Helius, God of weather.
(c) Rufius, his army commander.
(d) Geta.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Gemullus confirm Tiberius' suspicions of treasonous intentions?

3. Who does Asiaticus believe instigates his trial?

4. Of the following, which is NOT a qualification Claudius demands of Roman citizens?

5. According to Claudius, what proves Asiaticus' guilt?

(see the answer key)

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