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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do many of the Roman citizens fear an invasion?
(a) They remember a previous invasion.
(b) They do not trust the new consul members.
(c) They know the protection forces are not in Rome.
(d) They have heard that the Germans are relentless.

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

3. Why won't Jugurtha make Bomilcar the regent of the kingdom?
(a) Because he is too important as an advisor.
(b) Because he doesn't have royal blood.
(c) Because Bomilcar betrayed him.
(d) Because Bomilcar does not follow orders.

4. What does Marius have constructed to help the army get into the fortress?
(a) A catapult.
(b) Stairs.
(c) A ramp.
(d) A wall.

5. Which of the following characters is the newly elected consul?
(a) Sulla.
(b) Caepio.
(c) Bocchus.
(d) Publius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marius want to happen?

2. Why does Metellus refuse Marius's request?

3. Why did King Bocchus leave according to Volux?

4. On what is Publius an expert?

5. What kills Stichus?

(see the answer key)

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