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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 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the women in Rome factor into the wars during Rome and the Patricians?
(a) They are on the front lines along with the men.
(b) They are involved, but not on the front lines.
(c) They are kept away from them.
(d) They are the reason for the wars being fought.

2. What does the group of pacifists call themselves?
(a) The anti-war party.
(b) The peace coalition.
(c) The anti-war coalition.
(d) The peace party.

3. Much later, what does Plato encourage the women of Athens to do?
(a) Begin outnumbering the men.
(b) Begin moving away from the city.
(c) Create a militia.
(d) Run for public office.

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

5. How do the decemvirs respond to outside enemies?
(a) They are shaken.
(b) They are angered.
(c) They are emboldened.
(d) They are optimistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the great Roman warrior, Valerius, do once he enters politics?

2. What is used to support the advocates of intermarriage?

3. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?

4. What is a difficulty that the author encounters while writing about the history of Rome?

5. What is the population of Rome estimated to be during first part of The Patricians at Bay?

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