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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Metellus first decline Marius's request to return to Rome to seek the consulate?
(a) He is trying to protect Marius.
(b) He needs Marius to help him with the war.
(c) He is supporting another candidate for the consulate.
(d) He and Marius are bitter enemies.

3. Where in Italy is the famous statue of Gaius Marius located?
(a) Ravenna.
(b) Montagnola.
(c) San Michele.
(d) Santerno.

4. Which part of Marius's life is obscured by Plutarch, according to Warner?
(a) His wars.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His death.
(d) His childhood.

5. When standing for aedileship, how many times does Marius get defeated politically in a single day?
(a) No times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) Three times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Turpillius command when Jugurtha takes it over?

2. What language did Marius speak very little of?

3. What does Rex Warner, the translator, say about Plutarch's account of Marius's political skill?

4. Where does Jugurtha eventually die?

5. During his stand for praetorship, what is Marius unsuccessfully prosecuted for?

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