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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What out dated method of punishment does Crassus use after his men's loss?
(a) He forces some of his men to go into the next battle unarmed.
(b) He hands over some of his men to the Spartans.
(c) He banishes some of his men from the military.
(d) He executes some of his own men.

2. What does Crassus buy after Sulla takes control of Rome?
(a) Livestock.
(b) Land.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Militants.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Turpillius's fate?

2. How many enemy soldiers does Sulla slaughter in the "circus" while seizing control of Rome?

3. What prevents Sulla from giving the command to attack against Marius' men in the way he is hoping for?

4. What does Crassus ask Sulla for before leaving to raise forces?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sulla approach a possible confrontation with the younger Marius?

2. What does Marius do when elected consul to endear himself to the people?

3. What age does Marius retire from the leadership command position in the military, and what does he do afterward?

4. What does Sulla do after taking Rome again, this time, from Telesinus?

5. How does Marius's first military experience inspire him to pursue greater accomplishments?

6. What is Crassus's plan to escape from the Parthians?

7. Why does Sulla give up the dictatorship and how does he live his life at this point?

8. How does Caesar affect the political career of Crassus?

9. How does Sulla attempt to interfere with Pompey the Great's life?

10. What happens to Crassus's son?

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