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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How often does Vibius send food to Crassus after learning of his escape from Rome?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Every day.
(c) Twice a week.
(d) Every other day.

2. How do Spartacus and the Spartans begin their successful battles?
(a) They are looking for revenge.
(b) They are attacked unjustly and defend themselves.
(c) They slowly build their soldiers.
(d) They escape from a cruel leader.

3. How many men does Caesar have when he returns to free Cicero from the siege of a Gaul uprising?
(a) Three thousand.
(b) Nine thousand.
(c) Seven thousand.
(d) Five thousand.

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

5. What prevents Sulla from giving the command to attack against Marius' men in the way he is hoping for?
(a) Heavy winds.
(b) His men are too tired.
(c) Heavy rain.
(d) He is waiting for reinforcements.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens in Sulla's first bid for praetorship?

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

4. What is Crassus counting on as he proceeds to face the enemy troops in Syria?

5. Who benefits the most from Caesar's successful attempt to convince Crassus and Pompey to join forces?

(see the answer key)

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