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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What decree does Sulla make when he controls Rome?
(a) The he is reducing the size of the military.
(b) That his relatives' past acts are exonerated.
(c) That he is doubling the size of the military.
(d) That his past acts are exonerated.

2. What is Marius's statue made out of?
(a) Stone.
(b) Gold.
(c) Bronze.
(d) Marble.

3. What does Mithridates do to end the war with Sulla?
(a) He defeats Sulla.
(b) He sues for peace.
(c) He captures most of Sulla's men.
(d) He surrenders.

4. How many brothers did Crassus have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

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

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

7. Who is leading the enemy troops as Sulla and his men near Rome?
(a) Telesinus.
(b) Marius.
(c) Turpillius.
(d) Metellus.

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

9. What language did Marius speak very little of?
(a) English.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Greek.
(d) Italian.

10. How does Crassus often loan money?
(a) With interest, but he never requires payment.
(b) Without interest, but he always requires payment.
(c) With excessive interest, but he never requires payment.
(d) With excessive interest, and he always requires payment.

11. What does Warner indicate is exaggerated by Plutarch?
(a) Marius's education.
(b) Marius's war skills.
(c) The number of children Marius had.
(d) The number of battles Marius was involved in.

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

13. Whose endorsement does Marius have when he is voted to the office of tribune?
(a) Turpillius.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Fulcina.
(d) Metellus.

14. What does Marius refuse in the office of tribune?
(a) Limited distribution of corn.
(b) Mass distribution of corn.
(c) Mass distribution of wheat.
(d) Limited distribution of wheat.

15. How many miles long is the trench that Crassus digs upon meeting Spartacus on the peninsula?
(a) Forty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sulla's first order after taking over Rome?

2. Where does Crassus remain briefly after his stay at Malaca?

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

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

5. How do Spartacus and the Spartans begin their successful battles?

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