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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, War & Politics: Chapter 1, War & Politics, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for Tarquin's failure at attempting to retake control of Rome?
(a) The people's fear of Brutus.
(b) Tarquin does not allow his men to rest, so they are too tired to fight Rome.
(c) The support of the people for Brutus.
(d) Tarquin lacks the number of men needed to battle Rome.

2. How many years after the Estrucans and the Sabines fought Rome do the Volscians and the Aequins also position themselves against the city?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Two hundred and fifty.

3. What do the Romans surprisingly do after Cloelia successfully escapes from Porsena?
(a) They refuse to allow her entrance to Rome.
(b) They do not recognize her.
(c) They separate her from her family.
(d) They return her to Porsena.

4. How many years is Rome a Republic before other well known governments are established, such as Athens and Sparta?
(a) About 200 years.
(b) About 400 years.
(c) About 320 years.
(d) About 120 years.

5. What is unique about Lucius Tarquitius?
(a) He works among the common people and in the government.
(b) He is a soldier for three separate armies.
(c) He does not live in Rome.
(d) He does not own a horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the controversial yet effective way that Postumius dies?

2. How is Postumia described?

3. What type of republic do the Romans choose their form of government over?

4. Who does Postumius have trouble cooperating with in the military?

5. How long do the Romans evacuate the city because of the pestilence and illness?

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