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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. How are the Volscians described in the second part of War & Politics?
(a) Disloyal allies of Rome.
(b) Enemies of Rome.
(c) Loyal enemies of Rome.
(d) Loyal allies of Rome.

2. How was the support of the people viewed by the Kings of early Rome?
(a) As a necessity.
(b) As unnecessary.
(c) As valuable and easily attainable.
(d) As valuable, but not easily attainable.

3. What procedure does Ancus re-institute?
(a) The declaration of war.
(b) The declaration of peace.
(c) An election by the people.
(d) An election by the senate.

4. Which sign do Romulus and Remus become the symbol for?
(a) Gemini.
(b) Leo.
(c) Libra.
(d) Virgo.

5. How is the civil strife in Rome managed?
(a) A military leader raises troops that side with the slaves.
(b) A military leader raises troops that side with the senate.
(c) A military leader raises troops that side with the consul.
(d) A military leader raises troops that side with the tribune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about Postumia that offends some people?

2. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?

3. What do the allies hope Rome will provide for them in their dispute?

4. How many years after the Estrucans and the Sabines fought Rome do the Volscians and the Aequins also position themselves against the city?

5. What decision does Rome make at the end of Rome and the Patricians?

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