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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the senators respond to Marius's speech?
(a) They threaten to impeach him.
(b) They ask him to clarify his plans.
(c) They argue with him vehemently.
(d) They ignore him.

2. How does Marius begin his speech to the senators?
(a) By recounting the losses of the army.
(b) By criticizing the way they have run the senate in the past.
(c) By praising their efforts.
(d) By telling them that he expects to learn a great deal from them both.

3. What does an informant tell the Romans will be the best way to capture Jugurtha?
(a) Offering him a Senate seat.
(b) Removing Metellus from office.
(c) Using Bomilcar.
(d) Draw upon their previous friendship.

4. Why does Marius send out raiding parties to neighboring cities to rape and pillage them?
(a) To protect his men from outside attacks.
(b) To attempt to track Jugurtha's movements.
(c) To attempt to engage an ally of Jugurtha in the war.
(d) To show the people that they mean business.

5. What does Marius seem to seek out?
(a) Support and acceptance.
(b) Fame and distinction.
(c) Money and treasure.
(d) Warmth and a place in higher society.

Short Answer Questions

1. How successful is Caepio's plan for raising a new army?

2. What was Caesar appointed?

3. What is another name for the pletariat?

4. What happened after the Germans defeated Silanus's army?

5. Why is the king of Numidia, Jugurtha in the city?

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