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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section XIV, Three Accounts of Claudius' Death & Pumpkinification of Claudius, a Satire in Verse and Prose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Antonia marry?
(a) Herod's youngest son.
(b) Young Pompey.
(c) Lucius Silanus.
(d) Vinicius' eldest son.

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

3. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?
(a) Rose water.
(b) Clean water.
(c) Bryony.
(d) Dandelion tea.

4. What is the first lie Claudius ever tells Herod?
(a) He believes Herod is the Messiah of the Jews.
(b) He does not believe Marsus' accusations against Herod.
(c) He needs Herod's help with the British campaign.
(d) The British campaign is going very well.

5. What honorary title does Claudius give Herod?
(a) Roman Consul.
(b) Principal Adviser to the Emperor.
(c) A Senate seat.
(d) The Jewish King.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Herod end up in Rome?

2. How does Claudius make up for the retraction of Caligula's holidays?

3. Who takes over when Herod dies?

4. Who does Claudius credit for the rains and success in Morocco?

5. To whom does Aristobulus trust his money to invest?

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