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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. For whom does Claudius gain more respect as he settles into the emperor's role?
2. What do the Alexandrians do for Claudius and Messalina?
3. What excuse does Messalina give Claudius to have separate bedrooms?
4. What happens to Seneca?
5. What is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?
Short Essay Questions
1. Herod seems to always be on the run, yet others predict Herod's future as powerful. Name these instances, who prophesies them, what they predict and how Herod reacts.
2. What are some difficulties Claudius faces in waging a war against Togodumnus and Caractacus?
3. How does Herod run his kingdom? What examples show how he handles his power? Does he use it for himself or for the Jewish population?
4. What does Claudius do to embarrass the amateur actors that performed under Caligula's rule? Why does he do this? What does this show about Claudius' character?
5. According to Claudius, describe the class of men that Herod the Agrippa best fits into.
6. How does Aristobulus revenge his brother Herod?
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. Why does Claudius strip off the gold and silver plated chariot?
9. What are the differences between a punitive and conquering campaign?
10. How do Herod and Cypros make it in Edom? From whom do they get help, and how?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the role of the emperor versus the role of the adviser? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each role? Cite examples from the book to show the pros and cons of each position.
Essay Topic 2
Describe Herod's character. Who is he and what kind of man does he present himself as? How does he present himself to varying people? What are his motives? Cite examples from the book that display these characteristics.
Essay Topic 3
Herod states that he is still an "uncivlized Edomite at heart" and it is a privilege to learn from a Roman matriarch, Claudius Antonia. Write an essay explaining why Herod might feel this way despite being raised in Rome since childhood.
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