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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Sulla.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the intent of the Tuetones and the Cimbri?
(a) To join Africa.
(b) To befriend the Romans.
(c) To destroy Rome.
(d) To destroy Africa.

3. What does Marius refuse in the office of tribune?
(a) Mass distribution of corn.
(b) Limited distribution of wheat.
(c) Mass distribution of wheat.
(d) Limited distribution of corn.

4. Which city takes the side of Mithridates, causing Sulla to march against it?
(a) Tavros.
(b) Athens.
(c) Galatsi.
(d) Tripoli.

5. Who is credited with ending the war in Africa?
(a) Turpillius.
(b) Jugurtha.
(c) Sulla.
(d) Marius.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Caesar describe the results of Sulla's second bid for praetorship?

3. What decree does Sulla make when he controls Rome?

4. Where does Marius participate in a war as legate to Metellus?

5. Why does Sulla say that he divorced Metella?

(see the answer key)

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