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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Herod put in charge of the interrogation of Antipater, in Section 2?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Antigonus.
(c) Simon.
(d) Varus.

2. Who led the second and final invasion of Jerusalem, according to Flavius Josephus?
(a) Flavius Josephus.
(b) Vespasian.
(c) Stunius.
(d) Titus.

3. Why did Flavius Josephus hide in a temple during a Jewish insurrection, after coming back from Rome?
(a) To avoid execution for collusion with the Romans.
(b) To avoid capture by the Romans.
(c) To avoid having to share his food.
(d) To avoid being looted.

4. When did Flavius Josephus live?
(a) 47 A.D to late 90 A.D.
(b) 17 A.D to late 90 A.D.
(c) 27 A.D to late 90 A.D.
(d) 37 A.D to late 90 A.D.

5. When did the Jewish war break out according to Flavius Josephus?
(a) In Nero's 14th year of reign.
(b) In Nero's 12th year of reign.
(c) In Nero's 15th year of reign.
(d) In Nero's 13th year of reign.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the last work of Flavius Josephus recorded?

2. How long did Caligula stay in power?

3. How old was Flavius Josephus when he returned home after his studies?

4. Who succeeded to John Hyrcanus after his death?

5. Why did Hyrcanus abdicate his throne?

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