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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. 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 expanding their culture to include traits of other regions.
(c) The Romans are trying to make the city less sophisticated.
(d) The Romans are reducing the influence of other regions in their culture.

2. What does Servius institute while serving as the King of Rome?
(a) A limit to what the Roman people can earn.
(b) The census.
(c) A new trade agreement with other countries.
(d) A limit to what elected officials can earn.

3. What is made to honor Cloelia's bravery?
(a) An official day of recognition.
(b) A painting of her portrait.
(c) A statue.
(d) A plaque.

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

5. How many years is Rome a Republic before other well known governments are established, such as Athens and Sparta?
(a) About 120 years.
(b) About 400 years.
(c) About 320 years.
(d) About 200 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the slave turn the information of the conspiracy over to?

3. How common is the interaction between human and divine beings in Ancient Rome, according to Livy?

4. Where do the Romans adopt their religion from?

5. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?

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