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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were Cassius's troops defeated?
(a) He took them too far into German territory.
(b) He moved too fast.
(c) He had not trained them properly.
(d) He did not have enough troops.

2. How does Marius begin his speech to the senators?
(a) By recounting the losses of the army.
(b) By telling them that he expects to learn a great deal from them both.
(c) By praising their efforts.
(d) By criticizing the way they have run the senate in the past.

3. Why do Caepio and his son race back to Rome after the battle?
(a) Because they want to tell their side of the story.
(b) Because Mallius has threatened them.
(c) Because the Germans are hunting them.
(d) Because they are trying to get reinforcements.

4. Why does Caesar want to think about Sulla's proposition that he marry Julilia?
(a) He is upset with the deceit Julilia has maintained.
(b) He is suspicious of all of the deaths around Sulla.
(c) He is unsure of Julilia's wishes.
(d) He is surprised by this sudden development.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened right after Metellus brought his troops home from Africa?

2. What new controversial law does Marius want to pass?

3. What does Nicopolis die from?

4. Who threatens the city of Rome while many of the warriors are headed to Africa?

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

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