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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. How long do the Romans evacuate the city because of the pestilence and illness?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Four years.

2. What is the role of the tribunes?
(a) They are against the consul.
(b) They are against the senate.
(c) They are against the common people.
(d) They are for the senate.

3. How does Postumia disguise her disposition?
(a) With deception.
(b) With humor.
(c) With politeness.
(d) With rudeness.

4. How is Postumia described?
(a) Reserved and dressed unattractively.
(b) Reserved and dressed attractively.
(c) Outspoken and dressed attractively.
(d) Outspoken and dressed unattractively.

5. How do the common people view Caeso Quinctius?
(a) They see him as an enemy.
(b) They refuse to recognize his position.
(c) They see him as an ally.
(d) They are unaware of his position.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cloelia do when she is held hostage for the second time?

2. According to Cloelia, what does gender influence?

3. How are the tribunes given their office?

4. How many years is Rome a Republic before other well known governments are established, such as Athens and Sparta?

5. What is the reason for Tarquin's failure at attempting to retake control of Rome?

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