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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sulla consider putting Caesar to death at such a young age?
(a) He sees the potential for Caesar to rule Rome.
(b) He is following the advice of his advisers.
(c) Caesar has already humiliated him in public.
(d) Caesar is the son of one of his rivals.

2. How was Marius raised?
(a) To the ancient Roman standards.
(b) To the modern Roman standards.
(c) With no specific standards.
(d) Against the ancient Roman standards.

3. How does Plutarch compare Caesar's military career with Marius, Sulla, and Pompey's?
(a) Caesar's career was more impressive than Marius, but equal to Sulla and Pompey.
(b) Caesar's career was more impressive than all of them.
(c) Caesar's career was more impressive than Marius and Sulla, but equal to Pompey.
(d) Caesar's career was more impressive than Pompey's, but equal to Marius and Sulla.

4. What does Valeria pluck from Sulla's toga before they are eventually married?
(a) A piece of broken wood.
(b) A piece of wool.
(c) A piece of metal.
(d) A piece of dirt.

5. What does Caesar do on his way back to Rome?
(a) Trains himself to be in an army.
(b) Trains an army.
(c) Meets his first wife.
(d) Studies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Scipio taken captive by Sulla?

2. How is Pompey mentioned in Sulla's will?

3. What decree does Sulla make when he controls Rome?

4. Where does Sulla almost suffer a defeat until he rallies back with his men?

5. What does Cato do to diminish the effects of Caesar's growing popularity?

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