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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 Latin city does Rome conquer in order to further increase its population?
(a) Lucentum.
(b) Politorium.
(c) Turiaso.
(d) Barcino.

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

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

4. Who does the slave turn the information of the conspiracy over to?
(a) The senate.
(b) The people.
(c) The consul.
(d) The army.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the women stop the first known war between the inhabitants of Rome?

2. How have the allies been fighting their war until they seek a mediator for it?

3. What is the role of the tribunes?

4. How does Postumia disguise her disposition?

5. How many years after the Estrucans and the Sabines fought Rome do the Volscians and the Aequins also position themselves against the city?

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