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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Capture of Rome: Chapter 1, Rome's Capture, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What season do the Romans choose to launch a siege against Veii?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

2. What part of the government featured a strong military contingent?
(a) The tribunes.
(b) The consuls.
(c) The senate.
(d) The plebians.

3. How many generations pass between the pre-history of Rome and the recorded history?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

4. According to Cloelia, what does gender influence?
(a) Expectations.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Intelligence.

5. Where do the Romans adopt their religion from?
(a) The Greeks.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Albanians.
(d) The Bulgarians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general tone of the author's style?

2. How long do the Romans evacuate the city because of the pestilence and illness?

3. How many years is Rome a Republic before other well known governments are established, such as Athens and Sparta?

4. How does Livy describe Tarquin's rule over Rome?

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

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