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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VIII through X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Zenos's master, Popygos, upset about the constant quarrels between the Romans and the Jews?
(a) Jesus may be hurt in the arguments.
(b) The Jews are not allowed to keep the sabbath.
(c) He does not like the animals in the temple.
(d) It interferes with his business.

2. What is the Sanhedrin?
(a) The Greek army.
(b) A Jewish legislative body.
(c) A group of moneylenders.
(d) Jerusalem's security force.

3. What is Herod's job?
(a) To keep the Roman soldiers from rioting.
(b) Dealing with Rome's financial matters.
(c) He is the area's highest judge.
(d) Handling Rome's diplomatic dealings with Galilee.

4. What are Marcellus's orders from Prince Gaius?
(a) To take charge of a prison in southern Palestine.
(b) To command the garrison at Minoa.
(c) To free the Jews in Palestine.
(d) To attack the troops at Gaza.

5. What is the name of the ship Marcellus and Demetrius take to Greece?
(a) The Vestris.
(b) The Tullus.
(c) The Clytia.
(d) The Joppa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is second in command at Minoa?

2. How old is Lucia?

3. Who is the deliverer the Jews are waiting for?

4. Why is Marcellus so welcome at the House of Eupolis in Athens?

5. On the Roman caravan to Jerusalem, why is no one else traveling on the day the soldiers make their way along the highway running up from Hebron?

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