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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What position is Ausonius given in the year 379 A.D.?
(a) Governor.
(b) Satrap.
(c) Prelate.
(d) Consul.

2. These people preserved Europe's Greco-Roman and Judaeo-Christian heritage.
(a) Irish.
(b) Vikings.
(c) Gauls.
(d) Romans.

3. Which prophecy refers to the Roman Empire's total lifespan?
(a) The Prophecy of Romulus and Remus.
(b) The Prophecy of Rome.
(c) The Prophecy of the Twelve Eagles.
(d) The Prophecy of Apollo.

4. When the barbarians invade Rome, how many people die?
(a) 20,000 women, not counting men and children.
(b) 20,000 children, not counting men and women.
(c) 20,000 men, women, and children.
(d) 20,000 men, not counting women and children.

5. What is reported to be alive in American universities?
(a) Nasty stereotypes against the Irish.
(b) Nasty stereotypes against Protestants.
(c) The mystery meat.
(d) Nasty stereotypes against Catholics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Rome, what occupation was called the "class of worms?"

2. In which book did St. Augustine blame paganism for Rome's troubles with barbarians?

3. What position is Ausonius given in the year 375 A.D.?

4. Which class and nationality of people considered the Irish "incapable of civilization?"

5. Romans think the army bespeaks __________.

(see the answer key)

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