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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. Why does Marius have his men repair roads and bridges when he arrives in Gaul?
(a) To show the people of Gaul that they can trust him.
(b) To aid in the movement of his troops.
(c) To get a better idea of the lay out of the land.
(d) To plant traps that will hold up the German soldiers.

2. Why did King Bocchus leave according to Volux?
(a) Because Jugurtha heard of Sulla's visit.
(b) Because he was warned Marius wanted him dead.
(c) Because he does not trust Sulla.
(d) Because he is searching for Jugurtha.

3. What does Caepio do with all of the gold he finds?
(a) He puts it in a wagon and sends it toward Rome.
(b) He hides it from the men.
(c) He places it in the middle of Gaul.
(d) He hides it in a cave.

4. Which of his skills does Marius find out are not very strong?
(a) Political.
(b) Personal.
(c) Military.
(d) Electoral.

5. Why does Marius ensure that his position is heavily fortified?
(a) He believes they might have to be there awhile.
(b) He knows the Germans are particularly mean.
(c) He needs to spend some time training new troops.
(d) He wants to be ready.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is forced to admit the law forcing the Senators to take an oath is invalid?

2. How does Marius get his land?

3. How did Caepio's son survive the battle?

4. Why does Publius head into a cave?

5. What is Mallius charged with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Caepio spend his time once he deals with the few barbarians left in the area?

2. What happens when Marius and his army meet the Cimbri army and why is this the case?

3. What has happened with the two kings who survived the battle in Africa?

4. What new bill does Saturninus introduce and what are the repercussions of this introduction?

5. What is Marius's argument to get more men to serve in the Roman legions?

6. What steps does Marius take which he hopes will help his case and how does the election turn out?

7. Why does King Bocchus become involved in the war in Africa?

8. How does Caepio feel about the orders he was given to give up command of his army and what does he do in return?

9. What do the senators believe will happen to Marius and whose behavior compounds this issue further?

10. What happens when both Caepio and Mallius return to the senate to tell their side of the story and what is the senate's decision as to how to protect themselves?

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