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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 does Jugurtha want his half-brother to find for him?

2. How much time has passed from the end of chapter one to the beginning of chapter two?

3. What kind of campaign does Marius get started?

4. What kills Stichus?

5. What does Marius do with those that surrendered when he took over the castle?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Marius have such a good turn out at the meeting of the Senators he called?

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

3. What attitude has Julilla adopted about Marius?

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

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

6. Why was Julilla starving herself and what was the response to this action?

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

8. When Metellus finally releases Marius from his African service what does he believe will happen and w hat does actually happen?

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

10. What does Caesar ask Marius when he invites him over for dinner?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several characters in the novel committed treason. Which characters committed treason? How were their betrayals handled? Were these just punishments? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

How does the author create an accurate representation of the tension between classes during this novel? Do you think these issues exist in society today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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