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

2. Which relative of Hostilius set the precedent for the meaning of the word "hostile?"
(a) His brother.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His father.
(d) His uncle.

3. How long did Romulus rule for?
(a) Twenty-seven years.
(b) Thirty-seven years.
(c) Forty-seven years.
(d) Seventeen years.

4. Where does Romulus gather people from to help start Rome's population?
(a) A select amount of the surrounding countries.
(b) All of the surrounding countries.
(c) A select amount of the surrounding villages.
(d) All of the surrounding villages.

5. What is a difficulty that the author encounters while writing about the history of Rome?
(a) The origins.
(b) The language.
(c) Exaggeration of facts.
(d) Omission of facts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author tell the reader he is writing about in the first Introduction?

2. According to Cloelia, what does gender influence?

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

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

5. What does Romulus become known as?

(see the answer key)

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