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

2. How do the Romans use war in the second part of The Republic?
(a) Preservation, resources, and expansion.
(b) Only preservation.
(c) Only preservation and resources.
(d) Only preservation and expansion.

3. How are the Sabine people described in the book?
(a) They are a recurrent opponent of Rome.
(b) They ignore Rome until they are attacked.
(c) They are not aware of Rome at the time the book was written.
(d) They are recurrent allies of Rome.

4. What does the great Roman warrior, Valerius, do once he enters politics?
(a) He gives more power to the Romans.
(b) He gives more power to the government.
(c) He removes all existing debts from the people.
(d) He prosecutes all creditors for unlawful practices.

5. According to Cloelia, what does gender influence?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Expectations.
(d) Bravery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sign do Romulus and Remus become the symbol for?

2. What do the people do when creditors attempt to collect repayment in the courts?

3. What do some of the creditors do to make the situation worse?

4. What is made to honor Cloelia's bravery?

5. What do the Romans do as a way to deal with the debt problem once it becomes more intense?

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