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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 stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?
(a) Herod is unable to state that he abides the law.
(b) The Alabarch asks their children the real story and they do not lie.
(c) Cypros begs for forgiveness for Herod's dishonesty.
(d) The Roman guard with them spills the truth.

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

3. What does Claudius do to Caligula's statues?
(a) Refurbishes them with his own head.
(b) Melts them into coins.
(c) Stores them in a warehouse.
(d) Refurbishes them with Augustus' head.

4. How does Antonia's push for a coachman's arrest backfire?
(a) Tiberius' threatens Antonia of banishment for not letting the matter go.
(b) The coachman bribes Gemullus to lie about Herod.
(c) The coachman reveals Herod's treasonous remarks.
(d) The coachman reveals Antonia's treasonous intentions.

5. What act does Caligula attempt that angers many Jews?
(a) Burning down all the synagogues.
(b) Erecting a statue of himself in the Holy of Holies.
(c) Erecting statues of Jesus in public squares in Jerusalem.
(d) Banishing all Jewish holiday celebrations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens from the action of Herodius convincing Antipas to care about Herod's state of affairs?

2. What connection does Herod have in Edom?

3. How do the lawyers accept Claudius into the court system?

4. What word does Herod prefer to describe himself?

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

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