View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Republic: Chapter 2, Rome as a Republic, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cloelia do when she is held hostage for the second time?
(a) She oversees another escape by the hostages.
(b) She oversees the food supply for the hostages.
(c) She oversees a group of girl hostages.
(d) She oversees a group of boy hostages.

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

3. What are the women asked to disregard pertaining to the men they found themselves with at the start of Rome?
(a) Their fondness.
(b) Their resentment.
(c) Their hatred.
(d) Their attachment.

4. How long did Romulus rule for?
(a) Thirty-seven years.
(b) Forty-seven years.
(c) Seventeen years.
(d) Twenty-seven years.

5. What is Circus Maximus?
(a) A large public stadium.
(b) A large, circular shaped courthouse.
(c) A large private stadium.
(d) A large, circular shaped senate building.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?

2. What does Brutus demand for the protection of the Roman government?

3. What does the great Roman warrior, Valerius, do once he enters politics?

4. What kinds of rights are the women promised when Rome is first beginning?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 344 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample