2. What role do the decemvirs have in the Republic at the start of the fourth book?
(a) They have been forced to serve in the military.
(b) They have been reduced to working men.
(c) They have been demoted.
(d) They have been removed.

3. How do the women in Rome factor into the wars during Rome and the Patricians?
(a) They are involved, but not on the front lines.
(b) They are the reason for the wars being fought.
(c) They are kept away from them.
(d) They are on the front lines along with the men.

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

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

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

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

8. How long do the Romans evacuate the city because of the pestilence and illness?
(a) Four years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Five years.

9. What do the Romans label the class that exhibits wealth and power?
(a) The patricians.
(b) The superiors.
(c) The elitists.
(d) The plebians.

10. How are the tribunes given their office?
(a) They are elected by the people.
(b) They are appointed by the senate.
(c) They are appointed by the consuls.
(d) They are appointed by the dictator.

11. How does Postumia disguise her disposition?
(a) With deception.
(b) With rudeness.
(c) With humor.
(d) With politeness.

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

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

14. What do the allies hope Rome will provide for them in their dispute?
(a) A different problem.
(b) A different place to battle over.
(c) A different city to conquer.
(d) A different solution.

15. What threat does the revolt of the slaves cause Rome to face?
(a) A civil war.
(b) The institution of martial law.
(c) Over population.
(d) The overthrow of the government.