Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the Roman childhood friend that betrays and becomes an enemy of Judah Ben Hur - "Ben Hur"

  1. Valerius Gratus

  2. Quintus Arrius

  3. Messala

  4. Simonides
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Explanation

Messala is the Roman childhood friend of Judah Ben-Hur who betrays him in Lew Wallace's 1880 novel 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.' Once close friends, Messala's ambition and loyalty to Rome lead him to falsely accuse Judah. Their rivalry culminates in the famous chariot race.

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