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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gemullus confirm Tiberius' suspicions of treasonous intentions?
(a) Gemullus overhears about a P.O.T. loan.
(b) Gemullus hears Caligula and Herod planning an assassination attempt.
(c) Gemullus hears Caligula collaborating with Antonia.
(d) Gemullus hears only good words from Herod about Tiberius.

2. What public work does Claudius finish for the Roman people?
(a) The Appian Way.
(b) Aquaducts.
(c) Plumbing.
(d) Arch bridges.

3. Who does Bericus run to for help?
(a) Aulus.
(b) Geta.
(c) Claudius.
(d) Galba.

4. What people in the Roman Empire are the first to claim Claudius emperor?
(a) The city battalion.
(b) The Senate.
(c) The populous.
(d) The infantry and palace guards.

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

6. What do the Alexandrians do for Claudius and Messalina?
(a) Build them each a gold statue.
(b) Hold a 3-day festival for their birthdays.
(c) Mint a coin with both their profiles.
(d) Build a temple in their honor.

7. What does Claudius do to Caligula's statues?
(a) Refurbishes them with Augustus' head.
(b) Melts them into coins.
(c) Refurbishes them with his own head.
(d) Stores them in a warehouse.

8. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?
(a) Herod uses it to educate his children.
(b) Herod gives his money to charity when he profits from investments.
(c) Herod gives it to Aristobulus.
(d) Herod repays his debt to Claudius before it is due.

9. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?
(a) Herod must return his debt in 3 months.
(b) Herod must have his children educated in Jerusalem.
(c) Cypros must stay with the Alabarch until the money is returned.
(d) Herod must act as a liasion between the Alabarch and Rome.

10. What is Claudius known as amongst the royal family?
(a) The fool.
(b) The naive.
(c) The punisher.
(d) The honest.

11. Why does Claudius get angry at the magistrate of Ostia?
(a) Claudius blames the magistrate for the slow progress of the project.
(b) The magistrate blames Claudius for the predicted famine.
(c) The magistrate does not greet Claudius when he arrives.
(d) The magistrate writes a letter of complaint about the city project.

12. How does Herod cheat his brother, Aristobulus?
(a) He takes his brother's wife for himself.
(b) Herod keeps his brother's money that he was supposed to invest.
(c) He borrows from creditors in Aristobulus' name.
(d) He lies about investment profits and takes the bulk for himself.

13. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?
(a) From accusing Cassius a traitor to calling him a hero.
(b) From appointing Claudius as the new emperor to voting for Herod.
(c) From allowing a populous vote to having the consul vote for a new emperor.
(d) From restoring the Republic to appointing a new emperor.

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

15. What word does Herod prefer to describe himself?
(a) Cunning.
(b) Pious.
(c) Rogue.
(d) Virtuous.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Antonia marry?

2. What causes Lesbia to be banished for a second time?

3. How does the Senate show their apologies to Claudius?

4. What happens from the action of Herodius convincing Antipas to care about Herod's state of affairs?

5. Why does Vitellius write to Claudius?

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