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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which mountain range do the two rivers that separate the barbarians from the Roman Empire originate?
(a) Caucasus.
(b) Alps.
(c) Urals.
(d) Balkans.

2. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?
(a) To tutor the emperor's son, Augustine.
(b) To become the emperor's proconsul.
(c) To tutor the emperor.
(d) To tutor the emperor's son, Gratian.

3. What was fifth-century Rome considered?
(a) The most modern society in the known world.
(b) The world's only superpower.
(c) A third-world country.
(d) A representative republic.

4. Who gave this report about American universities?
(a) John Henry Newman.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Henry Grafton.
(d) Charles Kingsley.

5. What nickname is given to the people who reintroduced culture to medieval Europe?
(a) Holy Rollers.
(b) White Martyrs.
(c) Green Martyrs.
(d) Irish Professors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the "lions" in the fable symbolize to the author?

2. Romans think the army bespeaks __________.

3. What is reported to be alive in American universities?

4. Who is Gratian's co-regent when he succeeds Valentinian in 375 A.D.?

5. What subject does Ausonius teach at the University of Bordeaux?

(see the answer key)

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