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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take Publius to report his findings to Marius?
(a) Several days.
(b) A few minutes.
(c) A week or longer.
(d) At least a month.

2. What does Nicopolis find on her picnic with Sulla?
(a) Gold.
(b) Mushrooms.
(c) A fountain.
(d) Salad greens.

3. What happens to the elder Gais Caesar in chapter six?
(a) He is elected Consul.
(b) He becomes a senator.
(c) He dies.
(d) He defends Marius.

4. How does Marius feel when he leaves the senators?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Triumphant.
(c) Angered.
(d) Surprised.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marius decide to marry this new girl?

2. Who did the Senate decide to try for treason?

3. What kind of campaign does Marius get started?

4. Why is the king of Numidia, Jugurtha in the city?

5. In what year does this novel begin?

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