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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 is the real problem the decemvirs have?
(a) They underestimate the power of the Roman people.
(b) They are not prepared for the power they have.
(c) They underestimate the power of the Roman military.
(d) They are overprepared for the power they have.

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?
(a) The government rules over the people.
(b) The government has been abolished.
(c) The people have been implemented into the government.
(d) The people rule over the government.

3. What is Caeso Quinctius's opinion of the consuls?
(a) He eliminates them.
(b) He defends them.
(c) He tries to add mroe consuls to the senate.
(d) He tries to replace them with the tribunes.

4. How is Rome's decision at the end of Rome and the Patricians received?
(a) It is met with support.
(b) It is met with cynicism.
(c) It is met with anger.
(d) It is met with confusion.

5. What year does the book, Patricians at Bay begin?
(a) 567 BC.
(b) 476 BC.
(c) 467 BC.
(d) 576 BC.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?

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

3. How do the decemvirs respond to outside enemies?

4. In the Romans' victory over the Albans, how many total combatant deaths are there?

5. How is the nature of the decemvirs' politics described?

(see the answer key)

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