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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sulla tell Clitumna to do in eight days?
(a) Meet him in Africa.
(b) Watch Julilia carefully and ensure she eats.
(c) Sneak away and wait for him in the woods.
(d) Invite Atlas to a party.

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) The man who represents all of the main ideas which are followed in Rome.
(d) True leader of Roman society.

3. Why does Metellus refuse Marius's request?
(a) He knows he will lose the war without him.
(b) He does not want him to be a consul.
(c) He has plans to kill him.
(d) He plans to have him lure Jugurtha to his death.

4. How doe the senators feel about the bill Marius has proposed?
(a) Determined.
(b) Enraged.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Scandalized.

5. What type of family is Marius's?
(a) Political.
(b) Tradesman.
(c) Agricultural.
(d) Medical.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Rufus and Marius feel about the way Metellus is handling the war?

2. What status might have affected Marius's ability to be elected consul?

3. What would the pletariat be able to get for enlisting?

4. How long before the election does Metellus release Marius?

5. What does Marius do as he travels throughout Africa?

(see the answer key)

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