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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mithridates do to end the war with Sulla?
(a) He defeats Sulla.
(b) He sues for peace.
(c) He captures most of Sulla's men.
(d) He surrenders.

2. At what age is Sulla appointed consul?
(a) Forty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Fifty.

3. Why does Metellus first decline Marius's request to return to Rome to seek the consulate?
(a) He and Marius are bitter enemies.
(b) He is trying to protect Marius.
(c) He needs Marius to help him with the war.
(d) He is supporting another candidate for the consulate.

4. What does Warner indicate is exaggerated by Plutarch?
(a) The number of battles Marius was involved in.
(b) Marius's war skills.
(c) Marius's education.
(d) The number of children Marius had.

5. What causes Sulla's death?
(a) He suffers a heart attack during battle.
(b) An ulcer.
(c) Fever.
(d) He is killed by an enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many total terms does Marius serve as consul?

2. Upon entering Italy, what do Sulla's men do to show their allegiance?

3. What was the intent of the Tuetones and the Cimbri?

4. Who is credited with ending the war in Africa?

5. What is Sulla looking for as he sails to Aedepsus for rest?

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