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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 Venetians.
(b) The Ligurians.
(c) The Umbrians.
(d) The Etruscans.

2. How is Horatius given a reprieve from the death penalty after his tragic response to his sister's reaction to the battle?
(a) He is found innocent of all charges.
(b) No witnesses will testify against him.
(c) He is considered to have been in an abnormal state after the battle.
(d) The senate does not want to lose him as a soldier.

3. Where do the Romans adopt their religion from?
(a) The Albanians.
(b) The Bulgarians.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Greeks.

4. How does Livy describe Tarquin's rule over Rome?
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Confusing.
(c) Mysterious.
(d) Evil.

5. What is the reason for Tarquin's failure at attempting to retake control of Rome?
(a) The support of the people for Brutus.
(b) Tarquin does not allow his men to rest, so they are too tired to fight Rome.
(c) Tarquin lacks the number of men needed to battle Rome.
(d) The people's fear of Brutus.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cloelia, what does gender influence?

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

3. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?

4. What procedure does Ancus re-institute?

5. What kinds of rights are the women promised when Rome is first beginning?

(see the answer key)

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