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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What law does Marius put into effect upon being voted to the office of tribune?
(a) A law that increases the power of the nobles.
(b) A law that weakens the power of the nobles.
(c) A law that encourages trading with other countries.
(d) A law that prevents trading with other countries.

2. How was Marius raised?
(a) Against the ancient Roman standards.
(b) To the modern Roman standards.
(c) With no specific standards.
(d) To the ancient Roman standards.

3. Whose endorsement does Marius have when he is voted to the office of tribune?
(a) Metellus.
(b) Turpillius.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Fulcina.

4. What is Marius's statue made out of?
(a) Bronze.
(b) Gold.
(c) Stone.
(d) Marble.

5. What serves as the basis for the saying, "one of Marius's mules"?
(a) His army carrying their own packs for brief trips.
(b) His army using twice as many mules to carry their packs.
(c) Marius himself carrying his own pack for all trips.
(d) His army having to carry their own packs for long trips.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Warner indicate is exaggerated by Plutarch?

2. What does Marius refuse in the office of tribune?

3. Whom does Marius face during his first military service?

4. What language did Marius speak very little of?

5. What is Hispania Ulterior when Marius is sent to battle the bandits there?

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