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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section II, ch. 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the consensus of the people when Caligula dies?
(a) They are happy his tyranny is at an end.
(b) They fear Caligula's lapdogs' struggle for power.
(c) They are generally apathetic to politics.
(d) They are tearful that he is gone.

2. How does Herod end up in Rome?
(a) His grandfather sends him there.
(b) His mother believes the education is better there.
(c) Herod dislikes his family and runs away to Rome.
(d) His father sends him away.

3. What act does Caligula attempt that angers many Jews?
(a) Erecting statues of Jesus in public squares in Jerusalem.
(b) Erecting a statue of himself in the Holy of Holies.
(c) Banishing all Jewish holiday celebrations.
(d) Burning down all the synagogues.

4. Who is the head conspirator of Caligula's assassination?
(a) Lupus.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Herod.
(d) Cassius.

5. 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) An owl seen outside of nighttime prophecies bad luck.
(c) The owl is a messenger of Caligula's.
(d) The owl is a sign of present danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gemullus confirm Tiberius' suspicions of treasonous intentions?

2. What stops Herod from his initial return to Rome?

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

4. What brings Herod to Bashan?

5. On what condition will the Alabarch give Herod a loan?

(see the answer key)

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