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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many total terms does Marius serve as consul?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

2. What was the intent of the Tuetones and the Cimbri?
(a) To befriend the Romans.
(b) To join Africa.
(c) To destroy Rome.
(d) To destroy Africa.

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

4. Where does Jugurtha eventually die?
(a) In exile.
(b) On the battlefield.
(c) The dungeon.
(d) In an execution by Marius.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What serves as the basis for the saying, "one of Marius's mules"?

4. How was Marius raised?

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

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