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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After crossing the Alps, where does Marius set up a fortified camp with the Romans while waiting for the invaders?
(a) St. Etienne.
(b) Rhone.
(c) Grenoble.
(d) Valence.

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 weakens the power of the nobles.
(c) A law that increases the power of the nobles.
(d) A law that prevents trading with other countries.

4. Where is Sulla chased into by Sulpicius's men?
(a) His own house.
(b) Caesar's house.
(c) Jugurtha's house.
(d) Marius's house.

5. Why does Sulla say that he divorced Metella?
(a) He was following Metella's instructions.
(b) He was following the priests' instructions.
(c) He was following Metella's family's instructions.
(d) He was following the town council's instructions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Upon entering Italy, what do Sulla's men do to show their allegiance?

3. During his stand for praetorship, what is Marius unsuccessfully prosecuted for?

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

5. Who is leading the enemy troops as Sulla and his men near Rome?

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