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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. After the senate is formed, how is King Numa Pompilius elected?
(a) Unanimously.
(b) By forfeit.
(c) He is appointed.
(d) In a split decision.

2. How was the support of the people viewed by the Kings of early Rome?
(a) As unnecessary.
(b) As valuable, but not easily attainable.
(c) As a necessity.
(d) As valuable and easily attainable.

3. What condition does Ancus find Rome to be in when he takes over?
(a) Mainly peaceful.
(b) Both warlike and peaceful.
(c) Mainly warlike.
(d) Neither warlike nor peaceful.

4. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?
(a) He knows another slave who works for one of the conspirators.
(b) He knows another slave who has overheard their conversation.
(c) He works for one of the conspirators.
(d) He overhears their conversation while passing them on the street.

5. What type of republic do the Romans choose their form of government over?
(a) Albanian.
(b) Turkish.
(c) Macedonian.
(d) Grecian.

Short Answer Questions

1. How attentive to the people's needs are the oligarchic rulers?

2. What is the crisis that the decemvirs face?

3. In the Romans' victory over the Albans, how many total combatant deaths are there?

4. What is the role of the tribunes?

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

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