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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 -Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were some of the Roman soldiers left behind?
(a) To write down the account of glorious battle after the battle.
(b) To protect their retreat should they need it.
(c) To protect the camp.
(d) As a reserve.

2. Why are historians incapable of pinpointing the site of the battle of Cannae?
(a) The river dried out.
(b) Rivers and construction efforts changed the landscape.
(c) Maps of the area were lost.
(d) No location indications are given in the texts.

3. When did Scipio go to Sicily according to "Resurrecting the Ghosts"?
(a) Spring of 204. B.C
(b) Spring of 203. B.C
(c) Spring of 206. B.C
(d) Spring of 205. B.C

4. What did Publius Scipio tell the his prisoners to do?
(a) Choose how they would die.
(b) Train to become gladiators.
(c) Come fight for Rome.
(d) Write to their family telling them they were well.

5. What order did Mago receive from Hannibal?
(a) To take the city of Ostenza.
(b) To return to Carthage.
(c) To return to Italy.
(d) To destroy the Roman army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news was disastrous for the Romans?

2. How long did those who serve in the infantry have to enlist for?

3. What did Hannibal know about the Roman army?

4. How much ground did Metaurus' army cover in a day?

5. What did Hannibal count on to toughen and train his troops?

(see the answer key)

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