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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the leaders have mixed feelings about, as a result of the slaves' revolt?
(a) Disarming the people.
(b) Eliminating the curfew.
(c) Imposing a curfew.
(d) Arming the people.

2. How have the allies been fighting their war until they seek a mediator for it?
(a) One ally has won the most battles.
(b) None of the allies have won a battle.
(c) Each ally has won and lost frequently.
(d) The allies cannot determine who has won or lost the battles.

3. How do the slaves revolt in Rome?
(a) They are assisted by the people.
(b) They are working alone.
(c) They are assisited by other forces.
(d) They are assisted by the military.

4. How many simultaneous campaigns do the Romans attempt to have enough troops to serve in?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Three.
(c) Seven.
(d) Ten.

5. What is it about Postumia that offends some people?
(a) Her questionable wealth.
(b) Her family's reputation.
(c) The way she isolates herself.
(d) The way she adorns herself.

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

7. How are the people of Ardea affected by Rome's new outlook?
(a) They are satisfied.
(b) They are ambivalent.
(c) They are skeptical.
(d) They are unsatisfied.

8. What has Veii's internal politics caused them to appoint?
(a) A Senator.
(b) A Dictator.
(c) A King.
(d) A Consul.

9. Why are slaves not considered part of the plebian class?
(a) They cannot join the military.
(b) They are not polticians.
(c) They do not have enough money.
(d) They cannot vote.

10. What kind of power are the Etruscans known for?
(a) Cultural, but not political.
(b) Political, but not cultural.
(c) Political and cultural.
(d) The Etruscans were not known for having any power.

11. What is the real problem the decemvirs have?
(a) They are overprepared for the power they have.
(b) They are not prepared for the power they have.
(c) They underestimate the power of the Roman military.
(d) They underestimate the power of the Roman people.

12. Where does the defeat of Rome mentioned in Part 1of Rome's Capture take place?
(a) In another country.
(b) In Circus Maximus.
(c) Inside the city.
(d) Outside of the city.

13. What is the state of politics in Chapter 3 of Rome and the Patricians?
(a) Confused.
(b) Collapsed.
(c) Thriving.
(d) Chaotic.

14. How is Postumia described?
(a) Outspoken and dressed unattractively.
(b) Reserved and dressed attractively.
(c) Outspoken and dressed attractively.
(d) Reserved and dressed unattractively.

15. What year does the section War & Politics begin?
(a) 345 BC.
(b) 234 BC.
(c) 445 BC.
(d) 544 BC.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the decemvirs mainly unable to manage?

2. How do the common people view Caeso Quinctius?

3. What is the state of the Roman Republic at the end of the second part of Rome and the Patricians?

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

5. What introduces the idea of different classes being allowed to marry?

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