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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Earliest Rome: Chapter 2, Rome Under the Kings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?
(a) It is peaceful and well disciplined.
(b) It is volatile but disciplined.
(c) It is volatile and undisciplined.
(d) It is peaceful but lacks discipline.

2. Which sign do Romulus and Remus become the symbol for?
(a) Virgo.
(b) Leo.
(c) Libra.
(d) Gemini.

3. What condition does Ancus find Rome to be in when he takes over?
(a) Mainly warlike.
(b) Mainly peaceful.
(c) Neither warlike nor peaceful.
(d) Both warlike and peaceful.

4. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?
(a) Granting more power to himself.
(b) Civilizing the culture of Rome.
(c) Eliminating the culture of Rome.
(d) Granting more power to the senate.

5. How many introductory pieces are there that precede the main text of the book?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Where do the Romans adopt their religion from?

3. According to one theory, how are Romulus and Remus related?

4. What is a difficulty that the author encounters while writing about the history of Rome?

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

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