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

2. What prompts Marius to pursue greater ambitions after his first military service?
(a) The people's urging.
(b) A compliment from Scipio.
(c) A compliment from Caesar.
(d) The consul's urging.

3. What city does Turpillius command when Jugurtha takes it over?
(a) Vaga.
(b) Berlasco.
(c) Pavesa.
(d) Fornace.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Marius's statue made out of?

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

5. Where does Jugurtha eventually die?

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