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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, War & Politics: Chapter 1, War & Politics, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is the civil strife in Rome managed?
(a) A military leader raises troops that side with the senate.
(b) A military leader raises troops that side with the slaves.
(c) A military leader raises troops that side with the consul.
(d) A military leader raises troops that side with the tribune.

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

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

5. What do the Romans do as a way to deal with the debt problem once it becomes more intense?
(a) They try to borrow money from other neighboring regions.
(b) They try to borrow money from other neighboring countries.
(c) They hold private meetings.
(d) They hold public meetings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What threat causes the senate to offer debtors a relief from their debts if they agree to serve in the military?

2. Which one of the following best describes the state of the Roman Republic during the time described in Chapter 2 of Rome and the Patricians?

3. What does Servius institute while serving as the King of Rome?

4. Where is the civil strife in Rome resolved?

5. What is the crisis that the decemvirs face?

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