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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 is a difficulty that the author encounters while writing about the history of Rome?
(a) The origins.
(b) Omission of facts.
(c) The language.
(d) Exaggeration of facts.

2. How common is the interaction between human and divine beings in Ancient Rome, according to Livy?
(a) It is very common.
(b) It is very uncommon.
(c) It happens only twice a year.
(d) It happens only once a year.

3. How many allies of Rome need mediation for their dispute?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

4. What type of pirates delay Camillus's quest?
(a) Venetian.
(b) Campanian.
(c) Ligurian.
(d) Sicilian.

5. How many years is a consul given to serve when the position is first created?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Romulus rule for?

2. What year does the book, Patricians at Bay begin?

3. Why are most of the politicians in Rome oligarchs?

4. What happens when the allies arrive in Rome at the end of Rome and the Patricians?

5. How is Postumia described?

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