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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. How do the slaves revolt in Rome?
(a) They are assisted by the people.
(b) They are assisited by other forces.
(c) They are working alone.
(d) They are assisted by the military.

2. What is the controversial yet effective way that Postumius dies?
(a) He is stoned to death by his soldiers.
(b) He is dragged through the streets by the people.
(c) He is stoned to death by the people.
(d) He is dragged through the streets by his soldiers.

3. How many tribes does Rome have at this point in their history in the second part of The Republic?
(a) Forty one.
(b) Twenty one.
(c) Thirty one.
(d) Fifty one.

4. What role do the decemvirs have in the Republic at the start of the fourth book?
(a) They have been forced to serve in the military.
(b) They have been reduced to working men.
(c) They have been removed.
(d) They have been demoted.

5. Why are women and children not considered part of the plebian class?
(a) They do not have enough money.
(b) They cannot join the military.
(c) They cannot vote.
(d) They are not politicians.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the people chastised for after the rule of the decemvirs ends?

3. As Part 2 of The Republic begins, what is a main focus of Rome's culture?

4. Who does Postumius have trouble cooperating with in the military?

5. How does the government pay for the military?

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