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

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

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

4. What is Turpillius's fate?
(a) He is released to Marius's responsibility.
(b) He is released to Metellus's responsibility.
(c) He is exiled.
(d) He is sentenced to death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is credited with ending the war in Africa?

2. Where does Jugurtha eventually die?

3. What does Rex Warner, the translator, say about Plutarch's account of Marius's political skill?

4. Whose endorsement does Marius have when he is voted to the office of tribune?

5. Which one of the following is not one of the theories of how Marius died?

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