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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Marius's current position in the army?
(a) Leader of a legion.
(b) Aide to Metellus's young son.
(c) Spy searching for Jugurtha.
(d) Troop commander.

2. Which group of characters became friends in the army?
(a) Marius, Metellus, Sullus.
(b) Rufus, Sullus, Metellus.
(c) Marius, Jugurtha, Rufus.
(d) Marius, Jugurtha, Sullus.

3. What has happened to Metellus's credibility in Rome?
(a) It has been exaggerated.
(b) It has been undermined.
(c) It has been relieved.
(d) It has been restored.

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

5. What does Marius do as he travels throughout Africa?
(a) He searches for ways to help Gauda.
(b) He looks for Jugurtha.
(c) He promotes his letter writing campaign against Metellus.
(d) He plots to kill Metellus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the party between Sulla and Hercules?

2. How does Sulla fill his days?

3. After the two deaths, what has Sulla qualified for?

4. What does an informant tell the Romans will be the best way to capture Jugurtha?

5. Where do Metellus, Rufus and Marius travel?

(see the answer key)

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