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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV, ch. 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who stops Caligula from freeing Herod immediately from prison?
(a) The German prisoner.
(b) The governor of the prison.
(c) Antonia.
(d) Macro.

3. 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 only good words from Herod about Tiberius.
(d) Gemullus hears Caligula collaborating with Antonia.

4. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?
(a) An obelisk.
(b) A library.
(c) A pyramid.
(d) A temple.

5. How does Herod end up in Rome?
(a) Herod dislikes his family and runs away to Rome.
(b) His father sends him away.
(c) His grandfather sends him there.
(d) His mother believes the education is better there.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it difficult for Petronius to follow through with Caligula's orders?

2. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?

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

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

5. What is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?

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