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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II, ch. 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?
(a) He is not fully aware of his power.
(b) He feels compelled to do it by the support of others.
(c) He believes this is the time to prove everyone who doubts him.
(d) He feels secure if Herod becomes his adviser.

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

3. What connection does Herod have in Edom?
(a) Flaccus, his uncle and brother-in-law.
(b) His uncle, Antipas.
(c) His grandfather, Herod the Great.
(d) Silas, an old family friend.

4. What people in the Roman Empire are the first to claim Claudius emperor?
(a) The populous.
(b) The infantry and palace guards.
(c) The city battalion.
(d) The Senate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tiberius die?

2. How does Gemullus confirm Tiberius' suspicions of treasonous intentions?

3. Of the following classes listed by Claudius, which does Herod the Agrippa best fit?

4. What does Herod convince Caligula of concerning Antipas?

5. What kind of reputation do Castor and Herod build themselves in Rome?

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