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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. How many years is Rome a Republic before other well known governments are established, such as Athens and Sparta?
(a) About 400 years.
(b) About 200 years.
(c) About 120 years.
(d) About 320 years.

2. What is Brutus known as in the beginning of the second book?
(a) Brutus the Destroyer.
(b) Brutus the Conqueror.
(c) Brutus the Liberator.
(d) Brutus the Betrayer.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the town of Pometia almost defeat the Romans?

3. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?

4. How does Hostilius consider Pompilius's culture to be?

5. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?

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