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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What was Caesar appointed?
(a) Army captain.
(b) Senator.
(c) Censor.
(d) Knight.

4. Which of the following is the best definition of the phrase "The First Man in Rome?"
(a) The only man to be allowed within the temples.
(b) True leader of Roman society.
(c) The man who represents all of the main ideas which are followed in Rome.
(d) Greatest among equals in Roman society.

5. Why is the king of Numidia, Jugurtha in the city?
(a) He wants to meet the new senators.
(b) He wants to witness the ceremony.
(c) He wants to buy votes.
(d) He wants to buy some goods.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following characters did the three army friends insult?

3. What was Hercules Atlas know for?

4. What type of family is Marius's?

5. In what year does this novel begin?

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