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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. Where is the civil strife in Rome resolved?
(a) Circus Maximus.
(b) The Capitol.
(c) The Roman Arena.
(d) The City Building.

2. What condition does Ancus find Rome to be in when he takes over?
(a) Neither warlike nor peaceful.
(b) Mainly peaceful.
(c) Mainly warlike.
(d) Both warlike and peaceful.

3. How many Tables are there in the Laws that the Romans propose?
(a) Five.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Ten.

4. Which one of the following is not an event that is included in the book as an ominous sign for Rome?
(a) Fire in the sky.
(b) A talking cow.
(c) Extensive flooding of the rivers.
(d) A volcanic eruption.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the group of pacifists call themselves?

2. Why are women and children not considered part of the plebian class?

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

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

5. What is the state of politics in Chapter 3 of Rome and the Patricians?

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