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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Sulla.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sulla almost suffer a defeat until he rallies back with his men?
(a) Pyrgos.
(b) Prosilia.
(c) Orchomenus.
(d) Karya.

2. What serves as the basis for the saying, "one of Marius's mules"?
(a) Marius himself carrying his own pack for all trips.
(b) His army using twice as many mules to carry their packs.
(c) His army having to carry their own packs for long trips.
(d) His army carrying their own packs for brief trips.

3. How many enemy soldiers does Sulla slaughter in the "circus" while seizing control of Rome?
(a) Five Thousand.
(b) Six thousand.
(c) Eight Thousand.
(d) Three thousand.

4. Which one of the following is not one of the theories of how Marius died?
(a) He had pleurisy.
(b) He became delusional.
(c) He was killed by Sulla.
(d) He died in his bed after reflecting on his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which part of Marius's life is obscured by Plutarch, according to Warner?

3. What is Hispania Ulterior when Marius is sent to battle the bandits there?

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

5. What does Mithridates do to end the war with Sulla?

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