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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following Gods does the Julian clan claim to be a descendent of?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Venus.
(c) Archimedes.
(d) Athena.

2. How do the senators respond to Marius's speech?
(a) They ask him to clarify his plans.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They argue with him vehemently.
(d) They threaten to impeach him.

3. What does the Senate do for Marius in absentia?
(a) Enter his name into the consular election.
(b) Name him Ponitfex Maximus.
(c) Make him a Senator.
(d) Give him charage of Caepio's army.

4. Why does Marius believe it is necessary to take Jugurth's western fortress within the next month?
(a) His men will need additional supplies if it goes beyond that.
(b) Jugurtha will escape to a neighboring kingdom before the month is over.
(c) It is located high on a cliff and will not be approachable later.
(d) He knows he will be recalled to Rome after that.

5. Who tries to hold Caepio to some account even though he was not brought up on treason charges?
(a) His son-in-law, Drusus.
(b) Rufus.
(c) Marius.
(d) Metellus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Gaius Julius Caesar concerned about his daughter giving birth?

2. What is Mallius charged with?

3. Who does Marius put in charge of raising the rest of the new soldiers when he leaves for Africa?

4. How many legions of new soldiers does Marius hope to raise?

5. What does Marius believe will be of greater incentive to the head-count army?

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