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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 causes Crassus to retreat from the war with the Parthians?
(a) He is severely wounded.
(b) He becomes confused.
(c) The loss of his son.
(d) An illness.

2. Where does Sulla almost suffer a defeat until he rallies back with his men?
(a) Orchomenus.
(b) Prosilia.
(c) Karya.
(d) Pyrgos.

3. What does Crassus buy after Sulla takes control of Rome?
(a) Land.
(b) Militants.
(c) Livestock.
(d) Weapons.

4. How do Spartacus and the Spartans begin their successful battles?
(a) They are attacked unjustly and defend themselves.
(b) They slowly build their soldiers.
(c) They escape from a cruel leader.
(d) They are looking for revenge.

5. What does Marius refuse in the office of tribune?
(a) Mass distribution of corn.
(b) Limited distribution of corn.
(c) Mass distribution of wheat.
(d) Limited distribution of wheat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Crassus killed?

2. What does Caesar use to build support for himself as a Roman leader?

3. What age is Pompey when he is killed?

4. How does Plutarch compare Caesar's military career with Marius, Sulla, and Pompey's?

5. What serves as the basis for the saying, "one of Marius's mules"?

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