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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. In the original book, how many chapter breaks are there in The Republic?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) One.

2. What does Rome's decision in Chapter 3 of Rome and the Patricians illustrate?
(a) Rome's weakness.
(b) Rome's politics.
(c) Rome's power.
(d) Rome's naivety.

3. What do the allies hope Rome will provide for them in their dispute?
(a) A different problem.
(b) A different place to battle over.
(c) A different solution.
(d) A different city to conquer.

4. According to one theory, how are Romulus and Remus related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are identical twins.
(c) They are fraternal twins.
(d) They are half-brothers.

5. What does Claudius encourage Rome to consider in a lengthy speech?
(a) The reputation of the soldiers.
(b) The reputation of the government.
(c) The reputation of the surrounding regions.
(d) The reputation of the people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the controversial yet effective way that Postumius dies?

2. How many introductory pieces are there that precede the main text of the book?

3. What does the group, the Aurunci, consist of?

4. How does the town of Pometia almost defeat the Romans?

5. According to Livy, how much of a difference was there between the rich and the poor early in Rome's history?

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