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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Jugurthine War XXXVII-XLIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Cneuis Piso?
(a) Nothing happens to Piso.
(b) He is murdered.
(c) He is sent to Russia.
(d) He breaks his leg.

2. What does Adherbal first do in response to Jugurtha burning villages in his territory?
(a) Declares war.
(b) Sends ambassadors.
(c) Gives Jugurtha the territory he has burned.
(d) Kills Jugurtha.

3. Why does Adherbal deliver a speech to the Senate?
(a) To raise money.
(b) To warn them about Micipas.
(c) To ask for help to defeat Jugurtha.
(d) To ask for Jugurtha's arrest.

4. Why does the Senate send Calpurnius to Numidia?
(a) To kill Jugurtha.
(b) To take over the country.
(c) To arrest Jugurtha.
(d) To set up a trial for Jugurtha.

5. What does Annuis finally do after speaking with Jugurtha?
(a) Arrest Jugurtha.
(b) Noting, Jugurtha kills him.
(c) Return to Rome.
(d) Kill him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sallust say wise leaders did in the beginning of the nation?

2. Who persuades Jugurtha to keep silent about corruption in the Roman government?

3. How does Petreius motivate soldiers?

4. To where does Adherbal escape with his soldiers?

5. According to Sallust, why did men join the army in the early days of Rome?

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