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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. What do the Volscians continue to be for Rome during the time of two consuls?
(a) A major ally of Rome.
(b) A source of food for Rome.
(c) A major opponent of Rome.
(d) A source of work for Rome.

2. How do the people view the senators' fear of the crowds resulting from the debt problem the city faces?
(a) They ignore it.
(b) They view it as negative.
(c) They are confused by it.
(d) They view it as positive.

3. How is the nature of the decemvirs' politics described?
(a) Legal, but ineffective.
(b) Illegal and ineffective.
(c) Legal, but unethical.
(d) Illegal, but effective.

4. What are the women asked to disregard pertaining to the men they found themselves with at the start of Rome?
(a) Their attachment.
(b) Their fondness.
(c) Their resentment.
(d) Their hatred.

5. Who does Postumius have trouble cooperating with in the military?
(a) Those of superior rank.
(b) Those of inferior rank.
(c) Those of equal rank.
(d) The consuls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the people chastised for after the rule of the decemvirs ends?

2. What does the group of pacifists call themselves?

3. How do the women stop the first known war between the inhabitants of Rome?

4. As Part 2 of The Republic begins, what is a main focus of Rome's culture?

5. Why are slaves not considered part of the plebian class?

(see the answer key)

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