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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tactic does Sulla employ to overcome his men's fear of war?
(a) He kills one of them as an example.
(b) He subjects them to manual labor.
(c) He belittles them repeatedly.
(d) He threatens them.

2. How is Scipio taken captive by Sulla?
(a) Through force.
(b) Through his own voluntary action.
(c) Through deception.
(d) Through bribes.

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

4. What was unique about the Tuetones and the Cimbri?
(a) They included people from various countries.
(b) They refused to fight against Marius.
(c) They did not represent a political state.
(d) They included women and children.

5. Where in Italy is the famous statue of Gaius Marius located?
(a) Ravenna.
(b) Santerno.
(c) Montagnola.
(d) San Michele.

6. Who is killed when Marius and Cinna take over Rome?
(a) Crassus's friend.
(b) Crassus's father and brother.
(c) Crassus's uncle and cousin.
(d) Crassus's entire family.

7. According to Onatius Aurelius's vision, who orders that Crassus and Pompey should become friends?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Neptune.

8. What law does Marius put into effect upon being voted to the office of tribune?
(a) A law that increases the power of the nobles.
(b) A law that prevents trading with other countries.
(c) A law that encourages trading with other countries.
(d) A law that weakens the power of the nobles.

9. How does Caesar describe the results of Sulla's second bid for praetorship?
(a) Caesar accuses Sulla of buying his win.
(b) Caesar thinks that Sulla has won fairly.
(c) Caesar accuses Sulla's opponent of unfair tactics.
(d) Caesar thinks that neither person should have been declared the winner.

10. How does Crassus feel about Sulla's opinion of Pompey?
(a) He is not aware of it.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He is angry.

11. What happens to Fimbria after he welcomes Sulla into his camp?
(a) Sulla kills him.
(b) He is exiled from the camp.
(c) He commits suicide.
(d) He is captured by Sulla.

12. Where does Marius participate in a war as legate to Metellus?
(a) Italy.
(b) Greece.
(c) Asia.
(d) Africa.

13. How many servants does Crassus have when he escapes to Spain?
(a) Ten.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Five.
(d) Fifteen.

14. Why does Metellus first decline Marius's request to return to Rome to seek the consulate?
(a) He and Marius are bitter enemies.
(b) He is supporting another candidate for the consulate.
(c) He is trying to protect Marius.
(d) He needs Marius to help him with the war.

15. What part did family play in Crassus's childhood?
(a) He never knew his family until later in his life.
(b) He was separated from his family during his childhood.
(c) Family was a small part of his childhood.
(d) Family was a big part of his childhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Crassus's biggest vice?

2. After being defeated by the Parthians, where does Crassus attempt to go?

3. What personality does Crassus have?

4. At what age is Sulla appointed consul?

5. Which city takes the side of Mithridates, causing Sulla to march against it?

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