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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. How do the political leaders of Rome gain the support of the people early on?
(a) By serving in the military along with the soldiers.
(b) By avoiding the wars they wage.
(c) By successfully predicting the outcome of the wars they wage.
(d) By following the advice of established military leaders.

2. What is Circus Maximus?
(a) A large public stadium.
(b) A large, circular shaped courthouse.
(c) A large, circular shaped senate building.
(d) A large private stadium.

3. Who does the slave turn the information of the conspiracy over to?
(a) The army.
(b) The senate.
(c) The consul.
(d) The people.

4. How do the people view the senators' fear of the crowds resulting from the debt problem the city faces?
(a) They are confused by it.
(b) They view it as negative.
(c) They ignore it.
(d) They view it as positive.

5. What is the population of Rome estimated to be during first part of The Patricians at Bay?
(a) 140, 714.
(b) 104, 714.
(c) 94, 714.
(d) 49, 714.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rome use the Dictatorship during The Republic?

3. According to Livy, what is the one thing that is needed for all politicians to be elected into office?

4. Which one of the following is not an event that is included in the book as an ominous sign for Rome?

5. How is Romulus thought of as a leader?

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