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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Cicero.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens in Sulla's first bid for praetorship?
(a) He loses it.
(b) He withdraws from the race.
(c) He ties with his opponent.
(d) He wins it.

3. What does Caesar do on his way back to Rome?
(a) Meets his first wife.
(b) Trains himself to be in an army.
(c) Studies.
(d) Trains an army.

4. How is Crassus killed?
(a) He is attacked by one of his own men.
(b) He is beheaded.
(c) He becomes ill and never recovers.
(d) He is poisoned.

5. What prevents Sulla from giving the command to attack against Marius' men in the way he is hoping for?
(a) Heavy winds.
(b) His men are too tired.
(c) He is waiting for reinforcements.
(d) Heavy rain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is leading the enemy troops as Sulla and his men near Rome?

2. What does Sulla think Pompey has done with regard to his enemy, Lepidus?

3. When does Cicero return to Rome?

4. What serves as the basis for the saying, "one of Marius's mules"?

5. Why is Cicero not involved with Caesar's murder?

(see the answer key)

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