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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XII, ch. 29-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herod advise the Senate?
(a) To not start a civil war.
(b) Give full support to Claudius as emperor.
(c) To begin a civil war.
(d) To nominate a stronger candidate than Claudius.

2. Who does Claudius expel from the city?
(a) Druid followers.
(b) Jewish missionaries.
(c) Christians.
(d) Greek philosophers.

3. What causes Herod to change his mind about revolting against Rome?
(a) Bardanes is gaining too much power.
(b) The sight of an owl in daytime.
(c) A touching letter from Claudius.
(d) The onset of pneumonia.

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

5. Who is the first to speak up in support of Claudius?
(a) Justus.
(b) Vinicius.
(c) Herod.
(d) Messalina.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves the Jews of the Near East from famine?

2. What title does Claudius oppose be given to Messalina?

3. Who does Vinicianus call on to command a coup?

4. Who does Bericus run to for help?

5. Why does Claudius plan a 5-day festival?

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