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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Pompey.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is killed when Marius and Cinna take over Rome?
(a) Crassus's uncle and cousin.
(b) Crassus's father and brother.
(c) Crassus's friend.
(d) Crassus's entire family.

2. What law does Marius put into effect upon being voted to the office of tribune?
(a) A law that prevents trading with other countries.
(b) A law that weakens the power of the nobles.
(c) A law that encourages trading with other countries.
(d) A law that increases the power of the nobles.

3. What does Rex Warner, the translator, say about Plutarch's account of Marius's political skill?
(a) Plutarch writes too much of Marius's political skill.
(b) Plutarch writes too little of Marius's political skill.
(c) Plutarch omits Marius's political skill completely.
(d) Plutarch misrepresents Marius's political skill.

4. How does Crassus feel about Sulla's opinion of Pompey?
(a) He is not aware of it.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is jealous.

5. What does Pompey insist upon Sulla's death?
(a) That he does not receive a proper burial.
(b) That his family not be allowed at the burial.
(c) That he receives a proper burial.
(d) That his family be allowed at the burial.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plagues Crassus on his plight in Syria?

2. Whose endorsement does Marius have when he is voted to the office of tribune?

3. After being defeated by the Parthians, where does Crassus attempt to go?

4. What causes Sulla's death?

5. When must Pompey make his decision to befriend Crassus, according to the man of the equestrian order's vision?

(see the answer key)

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