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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom is Gauda unhappy?
(a) Metellus.
(b) Jugurtha.
(c) Bomilcar.
(d) Marius.

2. What happens to Jugurtha after he has the traitor killed?
(a) He turns to his former friends for support.
(b) He seeks out a new advisor.
(c) He becomes paranoid and lonely.
(d) He dies.

3. Why does Marius want to return to Rome?
(a) To stand for election.
(b) To help defend Rome against the Germans.
(c) To visit his son and wife.
(d) To further undermine Metellus.

4. Which word was used to describe the three army friends?
(a) Leaders.
(b) Outsiders.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Senators.

5. On which holiday does this novel begin?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Easter.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Passover.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group of characters became friends in the army?

2. What was Hercules Atlas know for?

3. What has to happen before Marius can marry?

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

5. Why does Metellus refuse Marius's request?

(see the answer key)

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