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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. How do Rufus and Marius feel about the way Metellus is handling the war?

2. How does Marius feel when he leaves the senators?

3. What happens at the party between Sulla and Hercules?

4. Which group of characters became friends in the army?

5. What military campaign is the new counsel planning on beginning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Caesar confide to Marius privately about Sulla and how does Marius react?

2. Why is Jugurtha currently in Rome?

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

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

5. What attitude has Julilla adopted about Marius?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Describe the difference in character between Caepio and Marius. Which of the two demonstrates better character? Why do you feel this way?

Essay Topic 3

Which character demonstrates the greatest amount of Roman noble characteristics? Why do you think this way? Which one demonstrates the least amount of these characteristics? Why do you think this way?

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