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

2. What brings Herod to Bashan?
(a) Caligula names him the ruler under his dictatorship.
(b) His Uncle Philip lives there and assists him for a while.
(c) Herod must hide away from Tiberius.
(d) Bashan is desolate, where his creditors will not find him.

3. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?
(a) The Alabarch asks their children the real story and they do not lie.
(b) Cypros begs for forgiveness for Herod's dishonesty.
(c) Herod is unable to state that he abides the law.
(d) The Roman guard with them spills the truth.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Herod prefer to describe himself?

2. How does Claudius feel about being an emperor?

3. What does Herod advise the Senate?

4. Why does Herod head to Edom?

5. What change occurs in the Senate's intentions in the first day following Caligula's death?

(see the answer key)

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