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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the wealthy city joining Hannibal a big victory?
(a) It was rich in food.
(b) It was a former ally of Rome.
(c) It was warm during the winter.
(d) It had weapon factories.

2. What was the first sign of an invasion at Cannae according to Chapter 2?
(a) Music.
(b) A dust cloud.
(c) Food supplies arriving 24 hours before the Roman main army.
(d) Advanced scouts.

3. What did the king of Macedon want to do?
(a) Open a biddding war for his support.
(b) Join Hannibal.
(c) Remain neutral.
(d) Join Rome.

4. How did Publius Scipio gain the respect of the prisoners in the city he invaded?
(a) He treated them well.
(b) He allowed them to loot the city.
(c) He gave them money.
(d) He didn't kill them.

5. What did the military tribune do to the Roman soldiers for the first time in history?
(a) Order them to retreat.
(b) Promise them freedom.
(c) Give them money to fight.
(d) Swore an oath of allegiance.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What order did Mago receive from Hannibal?

4. Why were some of the Roman soldiers left behind?

5. Where was Polybius of Megalopolis at the start of Chapter 1?

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