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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Patricians at Bay: Chapter 3, Rome and the Patricians, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Romans use war in the second part of The Republic?
(a) Only preservation and expansion.
(b) Preservation, resources, and expansion.
(c) Only preservation.
(d) Only preservation and resources.

2. What is the real problem the decemvirs have?
(a) They underestimate the power of the Roman people.
(b) They are overprepared for the power they have.
(c) They are not prepared for the power they have.
(d) They underestimate the power of the Roman military.

3. According to Livy, how much of a difference was there between the rich and the poor early in Rome's history?
(a) No difference.
(b) Not very much difference.
(c) A huge difference.
(d) Rome had no wealthy people in its beginnings.

4. Where do the senators go as the decemvirs take control of Rome?
(a) To their country estates.
(b) To other cities.
(c) To fight with the military.
(d) To work among the people.

5. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?
(a) It is volatile and undisciplined.
(b) It is peaceful and well disciplined.
(c) It is volatile but disciplined.
(d) It is peaceful but lacks discipline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the dispute of Rome's allies?

2. What level of involvement do the leaders have in the war that featured debtors who agreed to fight in exchange for their debt being resolved?

3. How long did Romulus rule for?

4. How long does Pompilius rule over Rome?

5. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?

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