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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Marius.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not one of the theories of how Marius died?
(a) He was killed by Sulla.
(b) He died in his bed after reflecting on his life.
(c) He became delusional.
(d) He had pleurisy.

2. 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 misrepresents Marius's political skill.
(c) Plutarch omits Marius's political skill completely.
(d) Plutarch writes too little of Marius's political skill.

3. Who is credited with ending the war in Africa?
(a) Jugurtha.
(b) Marius.
(c) Turpillius.
(d) Sulla.

4. Whom does Marius face during his first military service?
(a) The Tuetones.
(b) Jugurtha.
(c) The Celtiberians.
(d) The Cimbri.

5. What is Hispania Ulterior when Marius is sent to battle the bandits there?
(a) A major supplier of food for Rome.
(b) A major ally to Rome.
(c) A civilized province.
(d) An uncivilized province.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was unique about the Tuetones and the Cimbri?

2. How was Marius raised?

3. What prompts Marius to pursue greater ambitions after his first military service?

4. Why does Metellus first decline Marius's request to return to Rome to seek the consulate?

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

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