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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Jugurtha to Sulla?
(a) A relative of Caesar.
(b) A relative of Marius.
(c) A relative of Sulla.
(d) A relative of Jugurtha.

2. What causes Sulla's death?
(a) He is killed by an enemy.
(b) He suffers a heart attack during battle.
(c) An ulcer.
(d) Fever.

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

4. What is Crassus counting on as he proceeds to face the enemy troops in Syria?
(a) Weapons from Ariamnes.
(b) The size of his military.
(c) Information from Ariamnes.
(d) The size of the enemy's military.

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

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

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

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

9. What happens to the Spartans that leads to their defeat?
(a) They become outnumbered.
(b) They become tired.
(c) They refuse to fight.
(d) They become over confident.

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

11. During his stand for praetorship, what is Marius unsuccessfully prosecuted for?
(a) Treason.
(b) Theft.
(c) Murder.
(d) Bribery.

12. Which city takes the side of Mithridates, causing Sulla to march against it?
(a) Tavros.
(b) Athens.
(c) Galatsi.
(d) Tripoli.

13. What does Crassus ignore during his first winter in Syria?
(a) Training the troops.
(b) Business affairs.
(c) His family.
(d) The enemy.

14. How long does Crassus send Caesar to Gaul for?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) One year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part did family play in Crassus's childhood?

2. How many brothers did Crassus have?

3. How often does Vibius send food to Crassus after learning of his escape from Rome?

4. What was unique about the Tuetones and the Cimbri?

5. What does Crassus buy after Sulla takes control of Rome?

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