The First Man in Rome Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The First Man in Rome Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does this novel begin?
(a) 500 B.C.
(b) 110 B.C.
(c) 212 A.D.
(d) 150 A.D.

2. How much time passes between the election and Marius's meeting with the senators?
(a) One day.
(b) One week.
(c) One hour.
(d) One month.

3. Why do many of the senators automatically not like Marius?
(a) They do not trust his family.
(b) They don't like a New Man being in this position.
(c) They do not accept the results of the election.
(d) They do not approve of his treatment of Metellus.

4. Why are many Romans gathered at the temple?
(a) To elect a new leader for Rome.
(b) To make a sacrifice to the goddess.
(c) To determine the validity of ancestral claims.
(d) To watch the swearing in of new consuls.

5. At which temple are the Romans gathered?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Jupiter.
(c) Hera.
(d) Mars.

6. Why does Caesar want to think about Sulla's proposition that he marry Julilia?
(a) He is surprised by this sudden development.
(b) He is upset with the deceit Julilia has maintained.
(c) He is suspicious of all of the deaths around Sulla.
(d) He is unsure of Julilia's wishes.

7. What was Hercules Atlas know for?
(a) Being willing to do anything asked for money.
(b) Being very strong and displaying violent behavior when drunk.
(c) Being able to procure poisons that are undetectable.
(d) Being in love with Clitumna.

8. What does Martha say Marius will do seven times?
(a) Leader of the troops.
(b) Have children.
(c) First Man in Rome and Consul.
(d) Marry.

9. What request does Marius make of Metellus?
(a) To let him be in charge of the battle.
(b) To allow him to return to Rome.
(c) To resign as consul.
(d) To all Jugurtha to remain the king.

10. What happens at the party between Sulla and Hercules?
(a) Sulla takes him aside and gets him drunk so that he destroys the party.
(b) Sulla confronts him and Hercules drags him back to his home.
(c) Sulla attacks and kills Hercules.
(d) Sulla convinces him to seek out Clitumna and kill her.

11. What military campaign is the new counsel planning on beginning?
(a) To assassinate another senator.
(b) To trap their enemies outside of the city.
(c) To take over more lands.
(d) To remove Jugurtha from the throne.

12. What happened after the Germans defeated Silanus's army?
(a) They took over Rome.
(b) They pushed further south.
(c) They retreated to their homeland.
(d) They moved on to Spain.

13. What is Marius's current position in the army?
(a) Aide to Metellus's young son.
(b) Spy searching for Jugurtha.
(c) Troop commander.
(d) Leader of a legion.

14. What happens to the second child Marius and Julia have?
(a) He goes to live with his aunt.
(b) He is kidnapped.
(c) He dies shortly after birth.
(d) He is stolen.

15. Where is Marius as chapter three opens?
(a) Rome.
(b) Germany.
(c) Bavaria.
(d) Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many legions of new soldiers does Marius raise before he leaves for Africa?

2. What has happened to Metellus's credibility in Rome?

3. Why does Marius decide to marry this new girl?

4. What does Marius do as he travels throughout Africa?

5. How does Marius begin his speech to the senators?

(see the answer keys)

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