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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 does Drusus write to Caepio?

2. Why does Marius believe it is necessary to take Jugurth's western fortress within the next month?

3. Where does Marius imprison Saturninus?

4. Which other character rushes back to Rome to tell a different version of the story than the one Caepio plans on telling?

5. When Marius returns to Rome, what doe she immediately want to focus on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Caepio's end up finding men to fill their legions?

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

4. What message does Marius tell Sulla to deliver to King Bocchus?

5. How does Caepio's methods for creating an army differ from Marius's?

6. Who does Sulla return with and what does this person share with both he and Marius?

7. What does Marius's wish about the march reveal about his origins?

8. What path does Marius decide to take and why does he decide to take this path?

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

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

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

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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