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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. Who sneaks in to kill the leaders of the coup?

2. What does Marius seem to seek out?

3. Who sets up Gais Caesar the younger to marry Aurelia?

4. How long does it take Publius to report his findings to Marius?

5. What does Marius do that is expressly illegal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What steps does Marius take which he hopes will help his case and how does the election turn out?

2. What do the senators believe will happen to Marius and whose behavior compounds this issue further?

3. How does Sulla tell Volux he can prove his trustworthiness and what happens?

4. Why is the idea of two separate Triumphs repellent and what does Marius suggest instead?

5. What is Marius's argument to get more men to serve in the Roman legions?

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

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

8. What happens when Caepio receives the orders that he must give up command to Mallius?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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

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