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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Hannibal leave for Italy?
(a) July or August.
(b) June or July.
(c) May or June.
(d) April or May.

2. How much ground did Metaurus' army cover in a day?
(a) 150 miles.
(b) 40 miles.
(c) 30 miles.
(d) 50 miles.

3. Why was Polybius brought to Rome?
(a) Keep the Carthagenians under control.
(b) Keep the Gauls under control.
(c) Keep the Greeks under control.
(d) Keep the Celts under control.

4. What city did Rome try to take, at first without success?
(a) Venice.
(b) Jericho.
(c) Syracuse.
(d) Massada.

5. How old was Publius Scipio when he took over as supreme Roman commander?
(a) 55.
(b) 35.
(c) 25.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Scipio earn from the men in Sicily?

2. What did ancient historians believe strongly in?

3. How many soldiers were taken prisoner by Hannibal during the Battle of Cannae?

4. Where did Hannibal go after Cannae?

5. When did Scipio go to Sicily according to "Resurrecting the Ghosts"?

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