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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Africa want to ally itself with to cut reinforcements to Hannibal?
(a) Italy.
(b) Gaul.
(c) Spain.
(d) Africa.

2. What do historians agree on about Hannibal's troops?
(a) They were tired.
(b) They were hungry.
(c) They were turning against themselves.
(d) They were weak.

3. What did Scipio do to win a battle without fighting?
(a) He bribed the enemy commanders.
(b) He diverted a river into the enemy camp.
(c) He had bulls running in the enemy camp.
(d) He burned a camp while his enemies were sleeping.

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

5. How many Romans died at Cannae?
(a) 48,000.
(b) 148,000.
(c) 58,000.
(d) 38,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say is speculation?

2. What captive did Hannibal use to teach his troops a lesson?

3. What neighbor did Rome have trouble with?

4. How did Livy explain Publius Scipio's rise to supreme Roman commander?

5. When did Hannibal leave for Italy?

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