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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. How does Hostilius consider Pompilius's culture to be?
(a) Boring.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Expansive.

2. How do the senators show their fear for the people's increasing awareness of the debt crisis?
(a) They stay away.
(b) They attempt to create new laws for time payments.
(c) They attempt to talk with the people more directly.
(d) They resign.

3. As Part 2 of The Republic begins, what is a main focus of Rome's culture?
(a) The Romans are trying to make the city more sophisticated.
(b) The Romans are reducing the influence of other regions in their culture.
(c) The Romans are trying to make the city less sophisticated.
(d) The Romans are expanding their culture to include traits of other regions.

4. After the disgrace Tarquin, his wife, and his son have brought to Rome, how many consuls do the Romans decide to elect to replace the kingship?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

5. How does Romulus urge the men to treat the women as Rome is beginning to build its population?
(a) Disrespectfully.
(b) Carelessly.
(c) Respectfully.
(d) Fearfully.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?

2. Which sign do Romulus and Remus become the symbol for?

3. What procedure does Ancus re-institute?

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

5. Where does Romulus gather people from to help start Rome's population?

(see the answer key)

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