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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. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?
(a) Silas lies to Herod.
(b) Silas is caught with Cypros.
(c) Silas does not know how to hold his tongue.
(d) Silas purposefully insults Herod's guests.

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

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

4. What is Claudius' first decision as an emperor?
(a) Execute Cassius.
(b) Banish any Senators who were "lapdogs" of Caligula.
(c) Execute Tiger.
(d) Appoint Herod as principal adviser.

5. In his first months, what are Claudius' top priorities?
(a) Meeting with the local people and getting on the same page as the Senate.
(b) Financing reorganization and abolition of Caligula's harsher decrees.
(c) Making the Jewish population happy.
(d) Planning a festival for his favorite gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom does Claudius gain more respect as he settles into the emperor's role?

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

3. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?

4. What brings Herod to Bashan?

5. How does Herod cheat his brother, Aristobulus?

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