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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Jugurtha motivate his troops to fight against the Romans?
(a) By appealing to their anger.
(b) By reminding them they have conquered the Romans before.
(c) By offering high pay.
(d) By threatening their families.

3. What does the rumors of an army coming to Rome do in the city?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Cause hoarding and riots.
(c) Make the citizens arm themselves.
(d) Spread panic.

4. According to Sallust, why did men join the army in the early days of Rome?
(a) To support their country.
(b) To earn renown as a hero.
(c) To impress the women.
(d) To earn better money.

5. Where is Lucuis Tarquinious arrested?
(a) At the city gates.
(b) On his way to Catiline.
(c) When he is at the public baths.
(d) When he comes out of his house that morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the majority of the people support in the Jugurthine War?

2. What does Metellus offer Bohumilcar as a bribe?

3. What does Metellus bribe Bohumilcar to do?

4. What does Jugurtha do when he hears of Metellus's character?

5. What does Sallust say is the reason Catiline eventually led the battle from the front line?

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