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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. 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 lost friends or relatives in the battles.
(c) People who are actively involved in the battles.
(d) People who live outside of the city.

2. What is the crisis that the decemvirs face?
(a) A threat from other cities.
(b) A threat from the senators.
(c) A threat from the people of Rome.
(d) A threat from the military of Rome.

3. What do the allies hope Rome will provide for them in their dispute?
(a) A different problem.
(b) A different city to conquer.
(c) A different solution.
(d) A different place to battle over.

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

5. How are the Sabine people described in the book?
(a) They are not aware of Rome at the time the book was written.
(b) They are a recurrent opponent of Rome.
(c) They ignore Rome until they are attacked.
(d) They are recurrent allies of Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Livy, how much of a difference was there between the rich and the poor early in Rome's history?

2. Who does Quinctius lead the military against?

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

4. How is the civil strife in Rome managed?

5. How do the decemvirs respond to outside enemies?

(see the answer key)

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