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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 seems most important to the Alabarch above all else?
(a) Keeping to the law.
(b) Doing good for others.
(c) Loyalty to family.
(d) Loyalty to Judaism.

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

3. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?
(a) From restoring the Republic to appointing a new emperor.
(b) From allowing a populous vote to having the consul vote for a new emperor.
(c) From accusing Cassius a traitor to calling him a hero.
(d) From appointing Claudius as the new emperor to voting for Herod.

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

5. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?
(a) They are happy his tyranny is at an end.
(b) They fear Caligula's lapdogs' struggle for power.
(c) They are generally apathetic to politics.
(d) They are tearful that he is gone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What causes Alexandrians to celebrate under Caligula's rule?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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