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

2. Where in Italy is the famous statue of Gaius Marius located?
(a) Ravenna.
(b) Montagnola.
(c) Santerno.
(d) San Michele.

3. Where does Marius participate in a war as legate to Metellus?
(a) Asia.
(b) Italy.
(c) Africa.
(d) Greece.

4. What does Warner indicate is exaggerated by Plutarch?
(a) The number of children Marius had.
(b) Marius's war skills.
(c) The number of battles Marius was involved in.
(d) Marius's education.

5. After crossing the Alps, where does Marius set up a fortified camp with the Romans while waiting for the invaders?
(a) Rhone.
(b) Grenoble.
(c) Valence.
(d) St. Etienne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jugurtha eventually die?

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

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

4. What language did Marius speak very little of?

5. What was the intent of the Tuetones and the Cimbri?

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