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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. 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 Ligurians.
(d) The Venetians.

2. In the Romans' victory over the Albans, how many total combatant deaths are there?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

3. How many years is a consul given to serve when the position is first created?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

4. How common is the interaction between human and divine beings in Ancient Rome, according to Livy?
(a) It is very common.
(b) It is very uncommon.
(c) It happens only once a year.
(d) It happens only twice a year.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Romulus thought of as a leader?

3. How long does the creation and establishment of Rome take?

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

5. Which relative of Hostilius set the precedent for the meaning of the word "hostile?"

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