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

2. 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 reveals Herod's treasonous remarks.
(c) The coachman bribes Gemullus to lie about Herod.
(d) The coachman reveals Antonia's treasonous intentions.

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

4. What is Lupus' role in restoring the Republic?
(a) To lead the consul in updating the Constitution.
(b) To convince the public that Caligula's death is good.
(c) To sway the guards to support the Senate.
(d) To kill Caligula's family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Herod surprise Claudius concerning money?

2. What is Claudius' first decision as an emperor?

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

4. What brings Herod to Bashan?

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

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