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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Republic: Chapter 2, Rome as a Republic, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the Sabine people described in the book?
(a) They are a recurrent opponent of Rome.
(b) They are recurrent allies of Rome.
(c) They ignore Rome until they are attacked.
(d) They are not aware of Rome at the time the book was written.

2. How do the women stop the first known war between the inhabitants of Rome?
(a) They sign a petition and bring it to Romulus.
(b) They speak to Romulus and convince him to stop it.
(c) They position themselves between the opposing armies.
(d) They threaten to leave the city forever.

3. What procedure does Ancus re-institute?
(a) The declaration of war.
(b) An election by the people.
(c) The declaration of peace.
(d) An election by the senate.

4. How many generations pass between the pre-history of Rome and the recorded history?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. As Part 2 of The Republic begins, what is a main focus of Rome's culture?
(a) The Romans are reducing the influence of other regions in their culture.
(b) The Romans are trying to make the city less sophisticated.
(c) The Romans are expanding their culture to include traits of other regions.
(d) The Romans are trying to make the city more sophisticated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the people do when creditors attempt to collect repayment in the courts?

2. How does the town of Pometia almost defeat the Romans?

3. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?

4. How is Horatius given a reprieve from the death penalty after his tragic response to his sister's reaction to the battle?

5. How do the senators show their fear for the people's increasing awareness of the debt crisis?

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