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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of Marius's life is obscured by Plutarch, according to Warner?
(a) His marriage.
(b) His death.
(c) His wars.
(d) His childhood.

2. What prevents Sulla from giving the command to attack against Marius' men in the way he is hoping for?
(a) Heavy winds.
(b) He is waiting for reinforcements.
(c) His men are too tired.
(d) Heavy rain.

3. How many children did Sulla have altogether?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

4. What language did Marius speak very little of?
(a) Italian.
(b) English.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Greek.

5. What traditional belief does Marius go against in his first consul?
(a) He stops all outside trade agreements.
(b) He allows poor men to fight in the military.
(c) He begins multiple outside trade agreements.
(d) He does not allow poor men to fight in the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marius participate in a war as legate to Metellus?

2. What happens to Metella, Sulla's wife, during one of his banquets?

3. Who prompts Sulla to attack Rome, after initially hesitating?

4. What does Mithridates do to end the war with Sulla?

5. What does Warner indicate is exaggerated by Plutarch?

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