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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 threat causes the senate to offer debtors a relief from their debts if they agree to serve in the military?
(a) The threat of the Volscians.
(b) The threat of the Tungrians.
(c) The threat of the Batavians.
(d) The threat of the Nervians.

2. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?
(a) To be closer to relatives.
(b) To increase Rome's population even more.
(c) To be political advisors.
(d) To contribute to the economy.

3. What does Brutus demand for the protection of the Roman government?
(a) That he be declared King.
(b) That there will be no more Kings.
(c) That the elections will happen every four years.
(d) That there will no longer be elections.

4. What does the group of pacifists call themselves?
(a) The anti-war coalition.
(b) The anti-war party.
(c) The peace party.
(d) The peace coalition.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Livy describe Tarquin's rule over Rome?

2. How does Romulus urge the men to treat the women as Rome is beginning to build its population?

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

4. What is a difficulty that the author encounters while writing about the history of Rome?

5. How long does the creation and establishment of Rome take?

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