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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 -Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Scipio's army start to fall apart?
(a) Hannibal offered money to defectors.
(b) The weather turned for the worse.
(c) The army lost a few battles.
(d) Scipio fell ill.

2. What was Publius Scipio offered in the city he conquered?
(a) 20 slaves.
(b) A horse.
(c) A pig.
(d) A young woman.

3. What was Mago put in charge of?
(a) Find food.
(b) Work out alliances with smaller tribes.
(c) Finding recruits.
(d) Find cities to conquer.

4. How much food did Hannibal's army have before the Battle of Cannae?
(a) 10 days worth.
(b) 3 days worth.
(c) 20 days worth.
(d) 30 days worth.

5. Why did Hannibal send a force south for?
(a) Find and destroy the rest of the Roman army.
(b) Gather more support.
(c) Find food.
(d) Find shelter for the winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Publius Scipio tell his men inspired his plan of attack?

2. Why was the wealthy city joining Hannibal a big victory?

3. When did Hannibal leave for Italy?

4. How many soldiers were taken prisoner by Hannibal during the Battle of Cannae?

5. What did Carthage focus on?

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