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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What causes Crassus to retreat from the war with the Parthians?
(a) He becomes confused.
(b) The loss of his son.
(c) He is severely wounded.
(d) An illness.

7. What traditional belief does Marius go against in his first consul?
(a) He allows poor men to fight in the military.
(b) He does not allow poor men to fight in the military.
(c) He begins multiple outside trade agreements.
(d) He stops all outside trade agreements.

8. What is Sulla's first order after taking over Rome?
(a) The death sentence of Marius and Sulpicius.
(b) The increase in the size of the military.
(c) The elimination of the military.
(d) The death sentence of Jugurtha.

9. How often does Vibius send food to Crassus after learning of his escape from Rome?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Every day.
(c) Every other day.
(d) Twice a week.

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

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

12. Whose endorsement does Marius have when he is voted to the office of tribune?
(a) Fulcina.
(b) Turpillius.
(c) Metellus.
(d) Caesar.

13. Where does Crassus remain briefly after his stay at Malaca?
(a) Spain.
(b) Asia.
(c) Africa.
(d) Greece.

14. How many servants does Crassus have when he escapes to Spain?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twenty.

15. What happens to the Spartans that leads to their defeat?
(a) They refuse to fight.
(b) They become outnumbered.
(c) They become over confident.
(d) They become tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part did family play in Crassus's childhood?

2. Who is credited with ending the war in Africa?

3. What was unique about the Tuetones and the Cimbri?

4. Whom does Marius marry?

5. What is Marius's statue made out of?

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