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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sulla fill his days?
(a) Governmental politics.
(b) Learning a trade.
(c) Drinking and sex.
(d) Taking care of his sick mother.

2. Why does Caesar want to think about Sulla's proposition that he marry Julilia?
(a) He is surprised by this sudden development.
(b) He is upset with the deceit Julilia has maintained.
(c) He is unsure of Julilia's wishes.
(d) He is suspicious of all of the deaths around Sulla.

3. Why does Marius decide to marry this new girl?
(a) To stop an assassination attempt.
(b) To meet his own personal needs.
(c) To be connected to an important family.
(d) To prevent a senate overthrow.

4. What does Metellus claim to get Rufus and Marius to join him on the expedition to remove Jugurtha?
(a) They will be able to find great wealth.
(b) That he has forgotten the harassment they did to him in the past.
(c) They can protect their friend, Jugurtha as part of a secret mission.
(d) He will be able to ensure a higher place for them on the consul.

5. Why is Gaius Julius Caesar concerned about his daughter giving birth?
(a) He believes her noble blood will cause complications.
(b) He is afraid the child does not belong to her husband.
(c) He believes there is a plot against her.
(d) He suspects that Marius is treating her unfairly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has to happen before Marius can marry?

2. Who lets Marius know of the news of what has been happening in Rome?

3. Who threatens the city of Rome while many of the warriors are headed to Africa?

4. What complications does Julia experience as she gives birth?

5. What was Hercules Atlas know for?

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