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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Gaius Julius Caesar concerned about his daughter giving birth?
(a) He suspects that Marius is treating her unfairly.
(b) He believes there is a plot against her.
(c) He is afraid the child does not belong to her husband.
(d) He believes her noble blood will cause complications.

2. Why is the king of Numidia, Jugurtha in the city?
(a) He wants to buy votes.
(b) He wants to witness the ceremony.
(c) He wants to buy some goods.
(d) He wants to meet the new senators.

3. Why did Marius stay up all night the night before his inauguration day?
(a) To ensure there were no bad omens.
(b) To write out his inauguration speech.
(c) To draft a law he plans to pass without Senator's knowledge.
(d) To protect his family from troublemakers.

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

5. At which temple are the Romans gathered?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Mars.
(d) Hera.

6. What does Marius hope his campaign will do?
(a) End the war in Africa.
(b) Expose Metellus's incompetence.
(c) Get him elected.
(d) Save his wife and son.

7. Which of the following characters did the three army friends insult?
(a) Sullus.
(b) Metellus.
(c) Marius.
(d) Rufus.

8. Who does Marius put in charge of raising the rest of the new soldiers when he leaves for Africa?
(a) Sulla.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Rufus.
(d) Metellus.

9. How do Rufus and Marius feel about the way Metellus is handling the war?
(a) They are impressed.
(b) They are surprised.
(c) They are frustrated.
(d) They are disgusted.

10. What does Caesar want Marius to make sure Sulla is elected?
(a) Consul.
(b) Knight.
(c) Senator.
(d) Quaestor.

11. What status might have affected Marius's ability to be elected consul?
(a) Open man.
(b) One man.
(c) Defined man.
(d) New man.

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

13. What kills Stichus?
(a) He died of natural causes.
(b) He was poisoned.
(c) He was stabbed.
(d) He is hung as a traitor.

14. How many legions of new soldiers does Marius hope to raise?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

15. 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 man who represents all of the main ideas which are followed in Rome.
(c) True leader of Roman society.
(d) The only man to be allowed within the temples.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which group of characters became friends in the army?

2. What type of family is Marius's?

3. Why are many Romans gathered at the temple?

4. What has to happen before Marius can marry?

5. How do the senators respond to Marius's speech?

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