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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. What cures Claudius of trembles and fatigue?
2. Who stops Caligula from freeing Herod immediately from prison?
3. What advice does Herod give Messalina to control a possible state financial crisis?
4. Who does Bericus run to for help?
5. To whom does Aristobulus trust his money to invest?
Short Essay Questions
1. According to Claudius, describe the class of men that Herod the Agrippa best fits into.
2. 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?
3. How is it ironic for Messalina to be The Director of Public Morals?
4. Where does Herod run to after running from Antipas? Why does Flaccus welcome Herod in?
5. Although Silas helps Herod many times over, how does Silas depend on Herod?
6. 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?
7. Why is the title "Protector of the People" important to Claudius?
8. How does Herod get Caligula to stop dedicating the statue of himself at the Holy of Holies in Jerusalem?
9. What are some difficulties Claudius faces in waging a war against Togodumnus and Caractacus?
10. What is Claudius' first trouble abroad? How does he handle the issue?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Dissect Claudius' poem in Chapter 30. What realization does he show at this point in his life? What does he not yet see? How does it change him and how he rules?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Messalina and Claudius' relationship. How do they have control over one another? What is their relationship based on?
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