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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 -Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hannibal avoid Publius Scipio's army?
(a) By hiding in a tree.
(b) By marching faster than Publius did.
(c) By fleeing at night.
(d) By going through marshes.

2. How long did those who serve in the infantry have to enlist for?
(a) 23.
(b) 6.
(c) 16.
(d) 19.

3. When was Polybius brought to Rome?
(a) 157 B.C.
(b) 147 B.C.
(c) 177 B.C.
(d) 167 B.C.

4. Where did Hannibal go after Cannae?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) South.

5. What was unique about the tablet Polybius studied?
(a) It was inscribed by Hannibal.
(b) It was forged by Hannibal.
(c) It was touched by Hannibal.
(d) It was disctated by Hannibal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news was disastrous for the Romans?

2. How many legionaries died during the Battle of Cannae?

3. What were the men in Sicily allowed to do for the first time since Cannae after joining Scipios' army?

4. What question about Hannibal's travel is still unanswered?

5. What is unsure about Fabius and Minucius' armies?

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