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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At which temple are the Romans gathered?
(a) Hera.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Mars.

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

3. Which of the following was a reason that Silanus was left behind?
(a) It was thought he lacked the talent to be in battle.
(b) He was the strongest consul member to protect the city.
(c) It was thought he would not survive the trip to Africa.
(d) He was the oldest and wisest of the senators.

4. In what year does this novel begin?
(a) 110 B.C.
(b) 150 A.D.
(c) 500 B.C.
(d) 212 A.D.

5. What has to happen before Marius can marry?
(a) He must be elected to the senate.
(b) He must prevent Jugurtha from taking reign.
(c) He must apologize to Metellus.
(d) He must divorce his current wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is now an important senator?

2. What type of family is Marius's?

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

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

5. Which word was used to describe the three army friends?

(see the answer key)

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