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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section IV, ch. 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Claudius want to build a harbor?
(a) To avoid famine.
(b) To build a tourism industry.
(c) Because Herod advised him to.
(d) To strengthen the navy.

3. In his first months, what are Claudius' top priorities?
(a) Making the Jewish population happy.
(b) Meeting with the local people and getting on the same page as the Senate.
(c) Financing reorganization and abolition of Caligula's harsher decrees.
(d) Planning a festival for his favorite gods.

4. What advice does Herod give Messalina to control a possible state financial crisis?
(a) Encourage Claudius to make more mints.
(b) Close all the banks.
(c) Allow the Jewish more prosperity to create more economic opportunities.
(d) Allow him to speak to the public.

5. What do the Alexandrians offer to build in honor of Claudius that most excites him?
(a) A library.
(b) A pyramid.
(c) A temple.
(d) An obelisk.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Herod's last advice to Claudius at Herod's farewell party?

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

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

5. Why is Silas' appointment as Master of Horse controversial?

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