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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. Why does Herod head to Edom?
(a) To run away from his creditors.
(b) To flee assassination attempts.
(c) To visit old family.
(d) To meet the father he never knew.

2. How does Herod cheat his brother, Aristobulus?
(a) He lies about investment profits and takes the bulk for himself.
(b) He borrows from creditors in Aristobulus' name.
(c) He takes his brother's wife for himself.
(d) Herod keeps his brother's money that he was supposed to invest.

3. What drives Herod from his post as a magistrate?
(a) Cypros wants to return to Rome.
(b) He is bored and wants to seek more adventures.
(c) He insults his uncle at a banquet.
(d) He is caught taking bribes.

4. How does Herod end up in Rome?
(a) Herod dislikes his family and runs away to Rome.
(b) His mother believes the education is better there.
(c) His grandfather sends him there.
(d) His father sends him away.

5. What does Herod advise the Senate?
(a) To begin a civil war.
(b) Give full support to Claudius as emperor.
(c) To nominate a stronger candidate than Claudius.
(d) To not start a civil war.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the head conspirator of Caligula's assassination?

2. How does Tiberius die?

3. How does Herod keep Antonia on his side, despite his lies and mischievous ways?

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

5. Who stops Caligula from freeing Herod immediately from prison?

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