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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Capture of Rome: Chapter 1, Rome's Capture, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the main perpetrators of the mass hysteria surrounding the battles the Romans fight in?
(a) People who live inside of the city.
(b) People who lost friends or relatives in the battles.
(c) People who are actively involved in the battles.
(d) People who live outside of the city.

2. What is the state of the allies when they approach Rome for mediation?
(a) They are energized.
(b) They are confused by Rome's current political structure.
(c) They are angry at Rome.
(d) They are worn down.

3. How is Romulus thought of as a leader?
(a) He is admired and respected.
(b) He is respected, but not admired.
(c) He is admired, but not respected.
(d) He is neither admired nor respected.

4. What is the slave given for his role in preventing the conspiracy?
(a) Roman citizenship.
(b) A place in the senate.
(c) The chance to purchase land.
(d) Free land.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are slaves not considered part of the plebian class?

2. How many classes were originally listed by Servilius?

3. What is the reason for Tarquin's failure at attempting to retake control of Rome?

4. Why does Postumius shockingly threaten his men?

5. What year does the section War & Politics begin?

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