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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Pompey.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles long is the trench that Crassus digs upon meeting Spartacus on the peninsula?
(a) Forty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Twenty.

2. Upon returning to Italy, how does Pompey divorce his wife before marrying Julia, Caesar's daughter?
(a) Through a letter.
(b) Through a messenger.
(c) He tells her publicly.
(d) He tells her in private.

3. Who supports the law to give Pompey increased powers to fight the pirates?
(a) Marius.
(b) Crassus.
(c) Caesar.
(d) The man of the equestrian order.

4. Why does Sulla say that he divorced Metella?
(a) He was following the town council's instructions.
(b) He was following Metella's instructions.
(c) He was following the priests' instructions.
(d) He was following Metella's family's instructions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children did Sulla have altogether?

2. What is Sulla looking for as he sails to Aedepsus for rest?

3. What does Cinna's disappearance lead some to believe?

4. Whom does Marius face during his first military service?

5. What does Sulla require Pompey the Great to do?

(see the answer key)

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