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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Caesar and Pompey finally battle each other?
(a) Caesar narrowly defeats Pompey.
(b) The two agree to a draw after a long battle.
(c) Pompey refuses to fight Caesar.
(d) Caesar thoroughly defeats Pompey.

2. What event causes Crassus to emerge from hiding?
(a) His father's death.
(b) Cinna's death.
(c) Vibius's death.
(d) Marius's death.

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 supporting another candidate for the consulate.
(c) He needs Marius to help him with the war.
(d) He is trying to protect Marius.

4. What does Valeria pluck from Sulla's toga before they are eventually married?
(a) A piece of dirt.
(b) A piece of wool.
(c) A piece of metal.
(d) A piece of broken wood.

5. Why does Caesar divorce his second wife?
(a) She is accused of having an affair.
(b) He is accused of having an affair.
(c) He does not have the time to sustain the marriage.
(d) She disagrees with his political ambitions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who benefits the most from Caesar's successful attempt to convince Crassus and Pompey to join forces?

2. How do Spartacus and the Spartans begin their successful battles?

3. Which city does Pompey help rebuild on his way home to Rome?

4. Which city takes the side of Mithridates, causing Sulla to march against it?

5. How long does it take Pompey to win the war in Africa?

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