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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Metellus first decline Marius's request to return to Rome to seek the consulate?
(a) He needs Marius to help him with the war.
(b) He and Marius are bitter enemies.
(c) He is trying to protect Marius.
(d) He is supporting another candidate for the consulate.

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

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

4. During his stand for praetorship, what is Marius unsuccessfully prosecuted for?
(a) Murder.
(b) Theft.
(c) Bribery.
(d) Treason.

5. What language did Marius speak very little of?
(a) English.
(b) Italian.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Greek.

Short Answer Questions

1. What traditional belief does Marius go against in his first consul?

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

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

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

5. After crossing the Alps, where does Marius set up a fortified camp with the Romans while waiting for the invaders?

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