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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section V, ch. 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What public work does Claudius finish for the Roman people?
(a) The Appian Way.
(b) Aquaducts.
(c) Plumbing.
(d) Arch bridges.

2. What is the significance of an owl in the prison with Herod?
(a) It puts dirt on Herod's shoulder and signifies good luck.
(b) The owl is a sign of present danger.
(c) An owl seen outside of nighttime prophecies bad luck.
(d) The owl is a messenger of Caligula's.

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

4. What causes Herod to arrest Silas?
(a) Silas is caught with Cypros.
(b) Silas purposefully insults Herod's guests.
(c) Silas does not know how to hold his tongue.
(d) Silas lies to Herod.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops the Alabarch from believing Herod's story when he and Cypros arrive in Alexandria?

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

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

4. Who attempts assassination on Claudius?

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

(see the answer key)

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