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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 Brutus known as in the beginning of the second book?
(a) Brutus the Betrayer.
(b) Brutus the Destroyer.
(c) Brutus the Liberator.
(d) Brutus the Conqueror.

2. How does the town of Pometia almost defeat the Romans?
(a) They outnumber the Romans by a two to one margin.
(b) They attack the Romans using domestic devices.
(c) They surprise the Romans with an army of well trained soldiers.
(d) They obtain more advanced weaponry than the Romans.

3. According to one theory, how are Romulus and Remus related?
(a) They are half-brothers.
(b) They are fraternal twins.
(c) They are cousins.
(d) They are identical twins.

4. After the senate is formed, how is King Numa Pompilius elected?
(a) By forfeit.
(b) In a split decision.
(c) Unanimously.
(d) He is appointed.

5. Why does Postumius shockingly threaten his men?
(a) To harbor a secret.
(b) To betray Rome.
(c) To join another army's fight.
(d) To intentionally lose a battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Appius Claudius' position?

2. What Latin city does Rome conquer in order to further increase its population?

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

4. How do the senators feel about the practices of the decemvirs?

5. What is the population of Rome estimated to be during first part of The Patricians at Bay?

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