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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marius ensure that his position is heavily fortified?
(a) He knows the Germans are particularly mean.
(b) He believes they might have to be there awhile.
(c) He wants to be ready.
(d) He needs to spend some time training new troops.

2. How successful is Caepio's plan for raising a new army?
(a) Because so many men have died he has a hard time using the method he chose.
(b) He ends up having to borrow men from those fighting in Africa.
(c) He is very successful and has no difficulties.
(d) He never successfully finds enough men and loses his place in the consul.

3. What would the pletariat be able to get for enlisting?
(a) Pay.
(b) Status.
(c) Support.
(d) Land.

4. What does Marius do with those that surrendered when he took over the castle?
(a) He has them killed.
(b) He drafts them into his army.
(c) He tortures them for their secrets.
(d) He gives them amnesty.

5. What ambition has Sulla lost?
(a) The ambition to be a distinguished member of Roman society.
(b) The ambition to help the poorer members of his family.
(c) The ambition to apologize for his ways.
(d) The desire to become a consul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Metellus implicated in?

2. What does Jugurtha want his half-brother to find for him?

3. Why does Caesar invite Marius over for dinner?

4. Why was Julilia starving herself?

5. How long does it take Publius to report his findings to Marius?

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