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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 the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?
(a) The owl is a sign of present danger.
(b) It puts dirt on Herod's shoulder and signifies good luck.
(c) An owl seen outside of nighttime prophecies bad luck.
(d) The owl is a messenger of Caligula's.

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

3. To whom does Aristobulus trust his money to invest?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Antonia.
(c) Flaccus.
(d) Tiberius.

4. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?
(a) Cypros must stay with the Alabarch until the money is returned.
(b) Herod must have his children educated in Jerusalem.
(c) Herod must return his debt in 3 months.
(d) Herod must act as a liasion between the Alabarch and Rome.

5. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?
(a) He promises her money whenever he gains it back.
(b) Constant compliments of her virtue and character.
(c) By appealing to her son, Claudius.
(d) He mentions his orphaned childhood to gain her sympathy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seems most important to the Alabarch above all else?

2. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?

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

4. What act does Caligula attempt that angers many Jews?

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

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