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

2. Who does Postumius have trouble cooperating with in the military?
(a) Those of equal rank.
(b) Those of superior rank.
(c) Those of inferior rank.
(d) The consuls.

3. What causes the Roman military to face the possibility of defeat?
(a) A neighboring region with a larger supply of weaponry.
(b) Dissension among the soldiers.
(c) Dissension among the military leaders.
(d) A neigboring region with a larger military.

4. What is Brutus known as in the beginning of the second book?
(a) Brutus the Destroyer.
(b) Brutus the Betrayer.
(c) Brutus the Liberator.
(d) Brutus the Conqueror.

5. During the time of Rome and the Patricians, how is the military generally used?
(a) In response to threats.
(b) In response to attacks.
(c) To control the city's people.
(d) To control the government.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following best describes the state of the Roman Republic during the time described in Chapter 2 of Rome and the Patricians?

2. How do the women in Rome factor into the wars during Rome and the Patricians?

3. How do the common people view Caeso Quinctius?

4. How does Postumia disguise her disposition?

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

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