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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was a reason that Silanus was left behind?
(a) It was thought he would not survive the trip to Africa.
(b) He was the strongest consul member to protect the city.
(c) It was thought he lacked the talent to be in battle.
(d) He was the oldest and wisest of the senators.

2. What kind of campaign does Marius get started?
(a) Letter writing.
(b) Electoral.
(c) Military.
(d) Marriage.

3. What type of family is Marius's?
(a) Medical.
(b) Agricultural.
(c) Tradesman.
(d) Political.

4. What happens to Clitumna after Nicopolis dies?
(a) She becomes closer to Julilia.
(b) She tells Gais Caesar that she thinks Nicopolis was murdered.
(c) She becomes very depressed.
(d) She falls in love with Sulla.

5. How doe the senators feel about the bill Marius has proposed?
(a) Enraged.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Determined.
(d) Scandalized.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Metellus refuse Marius's request?

2. How is Clitumna killed?

3. How much time passes between the election and Marius's meeting with the senators?

4. Which of the following Gods does the Julian clan claim to be a descendent of?

5. Why do many of the Roman citizens fear an invasion?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe both of Caesar's daughters.

2. What bill did Marius introduce that the other Senators were not happy he introduced?

3. What complications happened to Julia during the birth and how did the situation end?

4. What does Mariuus want and what stops him from achieving this goal?

5. Why was Silanus intentionally left behind while the others left for the mission in Africa?

6. How did Marius serve the army and what was the outcome of his service?

7. Why is Bomilcar unhappy with Jugurtha?

8. What changes does Marius make to the legions he takes with him back to Africa?

9. Why does Marius want to return to Rome and what does Metellus do about his request?

10. What happened to Metellus and his troops in Africa?

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