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

2. Why are many Romans gathered at the temple?

3. What kills Stichus?

4. Why did Marius propose the bill into the plebeian?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What attitude has Julilla adopted about Marius?

7. Where does Sulla find Clitumna when he returns and what does he do when he finds her?

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

9. What does Marius ask of Sulla when the meet for the first time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the senate as it is described throughout the novel to the modern senate. In what ways do they act the same? In what ways are they different? Which do you think is better for its citizens? Why?

Essay Topic 2

From the beginning of the novel, Marius believes he is destined for greatness. How do you think this belief about himself has helped him to achieve what he has at the end of the novel? What do you think would have happened had he not had this belief?

Essay Topic 3

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

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