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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Crassus ask Sulla for before leaving to raise forces?
(a) Money.
(b) Extra food.
(c) An escort.
(d) A reason.

2. What happens to Fimbria after he welcomes Sulla into his camp?
(a) He is exiled from the camp.
(b) He commits suicide.
(c) He is captured by Sulla.
(d) Sulla kills him.

3. Which one of the following is not one of the theories of how Marius died?
(a) He was killed by Sulla.
(b) He became delusional.
(c) He had pleurisy.
(d) He died in his bed after reflecting on his life.

4. At what age is Sulla appointed consul?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Sixty.

5. What does Warner indicate is exaggerated by Plutarch?
(a) The number of children Marius had.
(b) The number of battles Marius was involved in.
(c) Marius's war skills.
(d) Marius's education.

6. During his stand for praetorship, what is Marius unsuccessfully prosecuted for?
(a) Theft.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Murder.
(d) Treason.

7. Upon entering Italy, what do Sulla's men do to show their allegiance?
(a) They raise money for the war, which Sulla accepts.
(b) They recruit twice as many men, which Sulla rejects.
(c) They recruit twice as many men, which Sulla accepts.
(d) They raise money for the war, which Sulla refuses.

8. How does Crassus feel about Sulla's opinion of Pompey?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He is not aware of it.

9. What event causes Crassus to emerge from hiding?
(a) His father's death.
(b) Vibius's death.
(c) Cinna's death.
(d) Marius's death.

10. After being joined by the Phocians, what city does Sulla occupy?
(a) Philoboeotus.
(b) Patra.
(c) Achames.
(d) Trikala.

11. Whom does Marius face during his first military service?
(a) The Tuetones.
(b) Jugurtha.
(c) The Celtiberians.
(d) The Cimbri.

12. What is Turpillius's fate?
(a) He is sentenced to death.
(b) He is released to Marius's responsibility.
(c) He is exiled.
(d) He is released to Metellus's responsibility.

13. How does Crassus often loan money?
(a) With excessive interest, and he always requires payment.
(b) Without interest, but he always requires payment.
(c) With excessive interest, but he never requires payment.
(d) With interest, but he never requires payment.

14. What is Crassus counting on as he proceeds to face the enemy troops in Syria?
(a) Information from Ariamnes.
(b) The size of the enemy's military.
(c) Weapons from Ariamnes.
(d) The size of his military.

15. What plagues Crassus on his plight in Syria?
(a) A lack of supplies.
(b) His conscience.
(c) Sickness.
(d) Bad omens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Crassus buy after Sulla takes control of Rome?

2. Whose endorsement does Marius have when he is voted to the office of tribune?

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

4. Which city takes the side of Mithridates, causing Sulla to march against it?

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

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