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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice does Xenophon give Claudius?
(a) Read and write less.
(b) Walk more.
(c) Give more power to the Senate.
(d) Trust no one.

2. What is Lupus' role in restoring the Republic?
(a) To kill Caligula's family.
(b) To sway the guards to support the Senate.
(c) To convince the public that Caligula's death is good.
(d) To lead the consul in updating the Constitution.

3. Who is the head conspirator of Caligula's assassination?
(a) Lupus.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Herod.

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

5. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?
(a) He is a Saxon.
(b) He is a Samaritan.
(c) He is German.
(d) He is Greek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What slows Claudius' journey to Britain?

2. Of the following, which is NOT a reason Caesar wants to invade Britain?

3. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?

4. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?

5. What people in the Roman Empire are the first to claim Claudius emperor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Claudius is proud of a new son, Drusus Germanicus. Why does Claudius love Drusus Germanicus more than all his other children? What is so different about him? Why does Claudius give him this special name and why is it so special?

2. Good friends with Caligula, what causes Herod to become hesitant of Caligula's rule?

3. Although Silas helps Herod many times over, how does Silas depend on Herod?

4. How does Herod react to Caligula's assassination? How does he behave with Caligula's body and to the new emperor?

5. What is Herod's advice to the Senate on what to do after Caligula's assassination?

6. How do Herod and Cypros make it in Edom? From whom do they get help, and how?

7. How does Flaccus rationalize his need for Herod's advice? How does this resemble how Herod feels about himself? What does this say about the importance of family history?

8. How is it ironic for Messalina to be The Director of Public Morals?

9. How does Claudius frighten the corn factors into giving him a loan of a million gold pieces?

10. Claudius states his intention is to hand the rule over as soon as the ruckus of Caligula's assassination is over. However, Claudius stays on as emperor. What reason does Claudius give to justify why he remains in power?

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