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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Marius.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Jugurtha eventually die?
(a) On the battlefield.
(b) The dungeon.
(c) In an execution by Marius.
(d) In exile.

2. What serves as the basis for the saying, "one of Marius's mules"?
(a) His army using twice as many mules to carry their packs.
(b) His army having to carry their own packs for long trips.
(c) Marius himself carrying his own pack for all trips.
(d) His army carrying their own packs for brief trips.

3. What law does Marius put into effect upon being voted to the office of tribune?
(a) A law that encourages trading with other countries.
(b) A law that prevents trading with other countries.
(c) A law that weakens the power of the nobles.
(d) A law that increases the power of the nobles.

4. What traditional belief does Marius go against in his first consul?
(a) He begins multiple outside trade agreements.
(b) He stops all outside trade agreements.
(c) He does not allow poor men to fight in the military.
(d) He allows poor men to fight in the military.

5. What is Hispania Ulterior when Marius is sent to battle the bandits there?
(a) A civilized province.
(b) An uncivilized province.
(c) A major supplier of food for Rome.
(d) A major ally to Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. After crossing the Alps, where does Marius set up a fortified camp with the Romans while waiting for the invaders?

2. What was unique about the Tuetones and the Cimbri?

3. What is Turpillius's fate?

4. What does Warner indicate is exaggerated by Plutarch?

5. Who is credited with ending the war in Africa?

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