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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do many of the senators automatically not like Marius?
(a) They do not approve of his treatment of Metellus.
(b) They don't like a New Man being in this position.
(c) They do not trust his family.
(d) They do not accept the results of the election.

2. Why does Drusus write to Caepio?
(a) He wants to negotiate terms with him.
(b) He wants his daughter to marry Caepio's son.
(c) He wants to protect him from the Germans.
(d) He wants his son to marry Caepio's daughter.

3. Why doesn't Caepio want to give up his command?
(a) Because he plans on having his son married there.
(b) Because he does not want to lose power.
(c) Because Mallius is a New Man.
(d) Because he found the gold.

4. Why does the Senate want to make Marius Ponitfex Maximus?
(a) They believe he deserves the title.
(b) They are trying to give him more power.
(c) They want to honor him for his service.
(d) They think it will make him more conservative.

5. Why do Caepio and his son race back to Rome after the battle?
(a) Because they are trying to get reinforcements.
(b) Because the Germans are hunting them.
(c) Because Mallius has threatened them.
(d) Because they want to tell their side of the story.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Senate do to try and make Caepio comply with their orders?

2. How many legions of new soldiers does Marius raise before he leaves for Africa?

3. Who prepare Nicopolis's will?

4. Who did the Senate decide to try for treason?

5. What does Nicopolis find on her picnic with Sulla?

(see the answer key)

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