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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the king of Numidia, Jugurtha in the city?
(a) He wants to meet the new senators.
(b) He wants to buy votes.
(c) He wants to witness the ceremony.
(d) He wants to buy some goods.

2. After the two deaths, what has Sulla qualified for?
(a) A knighthood.
(b) An army leadership position.
(c) A senate seat.
(d) A consul position.

3. What happens to Clitumna after Nicopolis dies?
(a) She falls in love with Sulla.
(b) She becomes closer to Julilia.
(c) She becomes very depressed.
(d) She tells Gais Caesar that she thinks Nicopolis was murdered.

4. Where do Metellus, Rufus and Marius travel?
(a) Africa.
(b) Germany.
(c) Greece.
(d) Sicily.

5. Which of the following was a reason that Silanus was left behind?
(a) He was the oldest and wisest of the senators.
(b) It was thought he lacked the talent to be in battle.
(c) He was the strongest consul member to protect the city.
(d) It was thought he would not survive the trip to Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word was used to describe the three army friends?

2. Which of the Roman senators is particularly wary of Jugurtha?

3. What happened after the Germans defeated Silanus's army?

4. In what year does this novel begin?

5. What does Jugurtha want his half-brother to find for him?

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