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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was commanding the Roman troops allied with Herod, in Section 2?
(a) Marius.
(b) Fabius.
(c) Josphus.
(d) Sosius.

2. What group did Menahem lead?
(a) Wetan.
(b) Apitt.
(c) Hishinan.
(d) The Sicarii.

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

4. Who took power after Alexander's widow fell ill?
(a) Aristobulus.
(b) Antigonus.
(c) Hyrcanus.
(d) John.

5. What gripped Jerusalem according to Flavius Josephus?
(a) Cholera.
(b) Fear.
(c) Famine.
(d) The plague.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Vespasian go after leaving Alexandria?

2. Who was the father of the Idumaean general Simon?

3. What did Eleazar convince his people to do as the Romans were breaching the walls?

4. When did Flavius Josephus return home after spending a few years in Rome?

5. What city was assigned to Flavius Josephus?

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