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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. How common is the interaction between human and divine beings in Ancient Rome, according to Livy?
(a) It is very uncommon.
(b) It is very common.
(c) It happens only twice a year.
(d) It happens only once a year.

2. After the senate is formed, how is King Numa Pompilius elected?
(a) Unanimously.
(b) In a split decision.
(c) He is appointed.
(d) By forfeit.

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

4. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?
(a) He overhears their conversation while passing them on the street.
(b) He knows another slave who has overheard their conversation.
(c) He knows another slave who works for one of the conspirators.
(d) He works for one of the conspirators.

5. How attentive to the people's needs are the oligarchic rulers?
(a) It is impossible for them to be attentive to them.
(b) They are always attentive to them by choice.
(c) It depends on the cirumstances.
(d) They are rarely attentive to them by choice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Romans do as a way to deal with the debt problem once it becomes more intense?

2. What is Circus Maximus?

3. What situation is the most common setting for a Dictator to be named of Rome?

4. How do the Romans use war in the second part of The Republic?

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

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