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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 executes some of his own men.
(b) He forces some of his men to go into the next battle unarmed.
(c) He banishes some of his men from the military.
(d) He hands over some of his men to the Spartans.

2. What does Sulla publish after taking control of Rome?
(a) A list of men to be punished.
(b) A list of men to be rewarded.
(c) A list of men to be exiled.
(d) A list of men he wants to serve with him.

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

4. What does Crassus ask Sulla for before leaving to raise forces?
(a) Extra food.
(b) Money.
(c) An escort.
(d) A reason.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What law does Marius put into effect upon being voted to the office of tribune?

2. What is Sulla looking for as he sails to Aedepsus for rest?

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

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

5. At what age is Sulla appointed consul?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Crassus and the Spartans that shows his view of war?

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

3. What is Crassus's main vice, and how is this displayed?

4. How does Rex Warner describe Plutarch's biography of Marius and why?

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

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

7. How does Sulla die?

8. What kinds of omens does Crassus receive on his way to Syria and how does he respond to them?

9. How does Crassus originally face the Parthians?

10. What is Crassus's plan after being elected to the consul, and what mistake does he make that winter?

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