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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 is the conspiracy that is mentioned at the end of the first section in War & Politics?
(a) A plot to overthrow the government.
(b) Another revolt by the slaves.
(c) A plot to restore the monarchy.
(d) A violent protest by the advocates of intermarriage.

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

3. Once established, which part of the government has the most ties to the plebian class?
(a) The tribune.
(b) The consuls.
(c) The dictatorship.
(d) The senate.

4. How do the women stop the first known war between the inhabitants of Rome?
(a) They speak to Romulus and convince him to stop it.
(b) They position themselves between the opposing armies.
(c) They threaten to leave the city forever.
(d) They sign a petition and bring it to Romulus.

5. How are the people of Ardea affected by Rome's new outlook?
(a) They are ambivalent.
(b) They are skeptical.
(c) They are satisfied.
(d) They are unsatisfied.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cloelia, what does gender influence?

2. Why are most of the politicians in Rome oligarchs?

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

4. What is considered a shortcoming that the advocates of intermarriage want to overcome?

5. What threat causes the senate to offer debtors a relief from their debts if they agree to serve in the military?

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