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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. What is Claudius known as amongst the royal family?
(a) The punisher.
(b) The honest.
(c) The naive.
(d) The fool.

2. Why is it difficult for Petronius to follow through with Caligula's orders?
(a) The high priest is a masterful orator and convinces Petronius to give in.
(b) The Alexandrians succeed in their revolt against Petronius' men.
(c) The Jews are armed.
(d) The Jews resist with respectful non-violence.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?

2. What does Herod advise the Senate?

3. What is Lupus' role in restoring the Republic?

4. How does Herod end up in Rome?

5. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?

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