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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Patricians at Bay: Chapter 1, Rome and the Patricians, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the disgrace Tarquin, his wife, and his son have brought to Rome, how many consuls do the Romans decide to elect to replace the kingship?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

2. What is the slave given for his role in preventing the conspiracy?
(a) Roman citizenship.
(b) The chance to purchase land.
(c) A place in the senate.
(d) Free land.

3. How is Romulus thought of as a leader?
(a) He is neither admired nor respected.
(b) He is respected, but not admired.
(c) He is admired, but not respected.
(d) He is admired and respected.

4. How do the surrounding political locations feel about Rome when it is first being created?
(a) They like it.
(b) They do not like it.
(c) They fear it.
(d) They are confused by it.

5. What do the people do when creditors attempt to collect repayment in the courts?
(a) They form mobs to protect the debtors.
(b) They file lawsuits against the creditors in retaliation.
(c) They protest the government by holding big rallies.
(d) They encourage debtors not to attend the court proceedings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Volscians continue to be for Rome during the time of two consuls?

2. How does Hostilius consider Pompilius's culture to be?

3. How does a leader's presence or absence on the battlefield affect the troops fighting in a war?

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

5. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?

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