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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does the last Western emperor die?
(a) 476 B.C.E.
(b) 476 C.E.
(c) 410 B.C.E.
(d) 410 C.E.

2. Romans think the army bespeaks __________.
(a) Socialism.
(b) Dictatorship.
(c) Monarchy.
(d) Democracy.

3. What subject does Ausonius teach at the University of Bordeaux?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Logic.
(c) Latin.
(d) History.

4. Who is the first person in history to speak out against slavery unequivocally?
(a) Augustine.
(b) Pelagius.
(c) Cuchulainn.
(d) Patrick.

5. What two genres does Augustine of Hippo's memoir begin?
(a) Autobiography and psychological fiction.
(b) Self-help and science fiction.
(c) Biography and historical fiction.
(d) Autobiography and self-help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What category of people is this book about?

2. These people loot Europe and burn books.

3. What causes Augustine to start reading the Bible?

4. Which river separated the Roman legions from the barbarian hordes that were attacking them?

5. What was the effect of this battle on Cuchulainn, his helper, and his horse, according to the legend?

(see the answer key)

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