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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. 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.

2. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?
(a) To be closer to relatives.
(b) To increase Rome's population even more.
(c) To contribute to the economy.
(d) To be political advisors.

3. How does Livy describe Tarquin's rule over Rome?
(a) Mysterious.
(b) Chaotic.
(c) Confusing.
(d) Evil.

4. What does the author tell the reader he is writing about in the first Introduction?
(a) The first people in Rome that cannot be verified.
(b) The second group of people to inhabit Rome.
(c) The first people in Rome that anyone is certain of.
(d) The group of people who traveled through Rome before it was founded.

5. Who are the main perpetrators of the mass hysteria surrounding the battles the Romans fight in?
(a) People who are actively involved in the battles.
(b) People who lost friends or relatives in the battles.
(c) People who live outside of the city.
(d) People who live inside of the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Romulus become known as?

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

3. What Latin city does Rome conquer in order to further increase its population?

4. How long does Pompilius rule over Rome?

5. Who is the elderly man that brought the issue of debt to the forefront?

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