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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Caesar invite Marius over for dinner?
(a) To ask if he would marry one of his daughters.
(b) To plot a campaign to over throw Jugurtha.
(c) To bribe him to allow him to become a senator.
(d) To talk about Senate work.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Marius's current position in the army?

2. With whom is Gauda unhappy?

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

4. What does Nicopolis die from?

5. Why are many Romans gathered at the temple?

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