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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do the political leaders of Rome gain the support of the people early on?
(a) By serving in the military along with the soldiers.
(b) By avoiding the wars they wage.
(c) By following the advice of established military leaders.
(d) By successfully predicting the outcome of the wars they wage.

3. According to Livy, how much of a difference was there between the rich and the poor early in Rome's history?
(a) No difference.
(b) A huge difference.
(c) Rome had no wealthy people in its beginnings.
(d) Not very much difference.

4. Who does Tarquin recruit to assist him in the effort to regain Rome after he is banished?
(a) The Ligurians.
(b) The Umbrians.
(c) The Venetians.
(d) The Etruscans.

5. Which one of the following is not an event that is included in the book as an ominous sign for Rome?
(a) Extensive flooding of the rivers.
(b) A volcanic eruption.
(c) A talking cow.
(d) Fire in the sky.

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

7. What do the Romans surprisingly do after Cloelia successfully escapes from Porsena?
(a) They do not recognize her.
(b) They separate her from her family.
(c) They return her to Porsena.
(d) They refuse to allow her entrance to Rome.

8. What is the population of Rome estimated to be during first part of The Patricians at Bay?
(a) 140, 714.
(b) 49, 714.
(c) 104, 714.
(d) 94, 714.

9. How does Livy describe Tarquin's rule over Rome?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Mysterious.
(c) Chaotic.
(d) Evil.

10. What is the slave given for his role in preventing the conspiracy?
(a) A place in the senate.
(b) Roman citizenship.
(c) The chance to purchase land.
(d) Free land.

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

12. According to Livy, what is the one thing that is needed for all politicians to be elected into office?
(a) Financial skills.
(b) People skills.
(c) Monetary backing.
(d) Respected ancestors.

13. In the original book, how many chapter breaks are there in The Republic?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

14. What type of republic do the Romans choose their form of government over?
(a) Macedonian.
(b) Albanian.
(c) Turkish.
(d) Grecian.

15. What condition does Ancus find Rome to be in when he takes over?
(a) Both warlike and peaceful.
(b) Mainly warlike.
(c) Mainly peaceful.
(d) Neither warlike nor peaceful.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What serious problem do the Romans turn to religion for help with?

3. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?

4. What is made to honor Cloelia's bravery?

5. What planet's name is given to the temple to a deity?

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