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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Republic: Chapter 1, Rome as a Republic, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kinds of rights are the women promised when Rome is first beginning?
(a) More rights than were common for Roman wives.
(b) All of the rights proper to Roman wives.
(c) Less rights than were common for Roman wives.
(d) None of the rights proper to Roman wives.

2. How does Romulus urge the men to treat the women as Rome is beginning to build its population?
(a) Fearfully.
(b) Disrespectfully.
(c) Respectfully.
(d) Carelessly.

3. What is the slave given for his role in preventing the conspiracy?
(a) The chance to purchase land.
(b) A place in the senate.
(c) Free land.
(d) Roman citizenship.

4. How is Romulus thought of as a leader?
(a) He is admired, but not respected.
(b) He is respected, but not admired.
(c) He is admired and respected.
(d) He is neither admired nor respected.

5. Who does Tarquin recruit to assist him in the effort to regain Rome after he is banished?
(a) The Venetians.
(b) The Umbrians.
(c) The Etruscans.
(d) The Ligurians.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the senate is formed, how is King Numa Pompilius elected?

2. What does Servius institute while serving as the King of Rome?

3. Where do the Romans adopt their religion from?

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

5. What condition does Ancus find Rome to be in when he takes over?

(see the answer key)

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