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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of campaign does Marius get started?

2. What does Marius claim he does not need with his new bill proposal?

3. What would the pletariat be able to get for enlisting?

4. What happened after the Germans defeated Silanus's army?

5. How does Marius begin his speech to the senators?

Short Essay Questions

1. From who does the Julian clan claim to be descended from and what does this give them in society?

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

3. Who had prepared Nicopolis's will and what were the terms of the will?

4. What happens when Marius goes to see Marth, the King's prophet?

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

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

7. What happens when Jugurtha finds out who has betrayed him?

8. How does Marius respond to the complaints and issues the Senators bring up about his proposed bill?

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

10. What has been happening to the Roman army lately and what has this caused?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At several points in the novel, Marius side steps the Senate. Do you think he was justified in this action? Why or why not? Could someone take these same steps today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Write a comparison essay about Sulla and Marius. Consider how they behave? Which one makes the better leader? Which one seems most trustworthy? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What happened to friendships throughout this novel? Were there any real friendships? If so, how did they survive? If not, why weren't there any?

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