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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. What are the people chastised for after the rule of the decemvirs ends?
(a) Following the decemvirs.
(b) Contributing to Rome's economic problems.
(c) Contributing to Rome's political problems.
(d) Supporting the decemvirs.

2. What is the state of the Roman Republic at the end of the second part of Rome and the Patricians?
(a) The senate is eliminated.
(b) The tribunes are eliminated.
(c) The consuls are eliminated.
(d) The military is eliminated.

3. What is the population of Rome estimated to be during first part of The Patricians at Bay?
(a) 104, 714.
(b) 94, 714.
(c) 140, 714.
(d) 49, 714.

4. Where does the defeat of Rome mentioned in Part 1of Rome's Capture take place?
(a) Inside the city.
(b) Outside of the city.
(c) In another country.
(d) In Circus Maximus.

5. How do the common people view Caeso Quinctius?
(a) They are unaware of his position.
(b) They see him as an ally.
(c) They refuse to recognize his position.
(d) They see him as an enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the people view the senators' fear of the crowds resulting from the debt problem the city faces?

2. 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?

3. How was the support of the people viewed by the Kings of early Rome?

4. What serious problem do the Romans turn to religion for help with?

5. What threat does the revolt of the slaves cause Rome to face?

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