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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How do the senators show their fear for the people's increasing awareness of the debt crisis?
(a) They attempt to talk with the people more directly.
(b) They attempt to create new laws for time payments.
(c) They resign.
(d) They stay away.

4. What does Cloelia do when she is held hostage for the second time?
(a) She oversees another escape by the hostages.
(b) She oversees a group of girl hostages.
(c) She oversees the food supply for the hostages.
(d) She oversees a group of boy hostages.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Circus Maximus?

2. How do the women stop the first known war between the inhabitants of Rome?

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

4. According to Cloelia, what does gender influence?

5. What does the group of pacifists call themselves?

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