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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason for Tarquin's failure at attempting to retake control of Rome?
(a) The support of the people for Brutus.
(b) Tarquin lacks the number of men needed to battle Rome.
(c) Tarquin does not allow his men to rest, so they are too tired to fight Rome.
(d) The people's fear of Brutus.

2. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?
(a) It is peaceful but lacks discipline.
(b) It is volatile but disciplined.
(c) It is peaceful and well disciplined.
(d) It is volatile and undisciplined.

3. What does Brutus demand for the protection of the Roman government?
(a) That there will be no more Kings.
(b) That there will no longer be elections.
(c) That the elections will happen every four years.
(d) That he be declared King.

4. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?
(a) To increase Rome's population even more.
(b) To contribute to the economy.
(c) To be political advisors.
(d) To be closer to relatives.

5. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?
(a) He works for one of the conspirators.
(b) He knows another slave who works for one of the conspirators.
(c) He knows another slave who has overheard their conversation.
(d) He overhears their conversation while passing them on the street.

6. 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.

7. Who does the slave turn the information of the conspiracy over to?
(a) The consul.
(b) The army.
(c) The senate.
(d) The people.

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

9. What Latin city does Rome conquer in order to further increase its population?
(a) Turiaso.
(b) Barcino.
(c) Lucentum.
(d) Politorium.

10. How does Rome use the Dictatorship during The Republic?
(a) Only as needed.
(b) Never.
(c) Every other year.
(d) It replaces the consul.

11. What causes Servilius and Appius to become unpopular with the Romans?
(a) The consul only lends half of the debtors the money needed to pay their debts.
(b) The consul continues to ignore the creditors' unfair treatment of debtors.
(c) The consul attempts to collect the debts owed on the creditors' behalf.
(d) The consul does not keep their word with the debtors.

12. What do the people do when creditors attempt to collect repayment in the courts?
(a) They encourage debtors not to attend the court proceedings.
(b) They protest the government by holding big rallies.
(c) They form mobs to protect the debtors.
(d) They file lawsuits against the creditors in retaliation.

13. How many tribes does Rome have at this point in their history in the second part of The Republic?
(a) Fifty one.
(b) Forty one.
(c) Twenty one.
(d) Thirty one.

14. How do the Romans use war in the second part of The Republic?
(a) Preservation, resources, and expansion.
(b) Only preservation and resources.
(c) Only preservation.
(d) Only preservation and expansion.

15. Although it is a decisive Roman victory, what are the total losses on both sides of the war that results in one of the consuls being injured, and the other being beheaded?
(a) Between eleven and twelve thousand men.
(b) Between fourteen and fifteen thousand men.
(c) Between eight and nine thousand men.
(d) Between nine and ten thousand men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many introductory pieces are there that precede the main text of the book?

3. How long does Pompilius rule over Rome?

4. What does the author tell the reader he is writing about in the first Introduction?

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

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