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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. What does Ancus do to solve the increasing crime problem Rome faces?
(a) He imposes a curfew on the city.
(b) He becomes more selective about which cities he takes people from in the future.
(c) He has guards patrol the city.
(d) He builds the first prison.

2. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?
(a) It is volatile and undisciplined.
(b) It is peaceful and well disciplined.
(c) It is peaceful but lacks discipline.
(d) It is volatile but disciplined.

3. How many introductory pieces are there that precede the main text of the book?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. After the senate is formed, how is King Numa Pompilius elected?
(a) In a split decision.
(b) He is appointed.
(c) Unanimously.
(d) By forfeit.

5. In the original book, how many chapter breaks are there in The Republic?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Romulus thought of as a leader?

2. What is a difficulty that the author encounters while writing about the history of Rome?

3. What does the group, the Aurunci, consist of?

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

5. What are the women asked to disregard pertaining to the men they found themselves with at the start of Rome?

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