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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of the Roman Republic at the end of the second part of Rome and the Patricians?
(a) The consuls are eliminated.
(b) The tribunes are eliminated.
(c) The military is eliminated.
(d) The senate is eliminated.

2. Much later, what does Plato encourage the women of Athens to do?
(a) Create a militia.
(b) Begin moving away from the city.
(c) Begin outnumbering the men.
(d) Run for public office.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Why are women and children not considered part of the plebian class?
(a) They are not politicians.
(b) They cannot join the military.
(c) They cannot vote.
(d) They do not have enough money.

6. What causes the Roman military to face the possibility of defeat?
(a) Dissension among the soldiers.
(b) Dissension among the military leaders.
(c) A neighboring region with a larger supply of weaponry.
(d) A neigboring region with a larger military.

7. How many Tables are there in the Laws that the Romans propose?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

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

9. 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) The allies cannot determine who has won or lost the battles.
(d) Each ally has won and lost frequently.

10. What is unique about Lucius Tarquitius?
(a) He works among the common people and in the government.
(b) He does not live in Rome.
(c) He is a soldier for three separate armies.
(d) He does not own a horse.

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

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

13. What are the Etruscans advanced in?
(a) Religion.
(b) Warfare.
(c) Commerce.
(d) Inventions.

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

15. How do the senators feel about the practices of the decemvirs?
(a) They oppose them.
(b) They support them.
(c) They do not understand them.
(d) They ignore them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claudius encourage Rome to consider in a lengthy speech?

2. Why does Postumius shockingly threaten his men?

3. What is the role of the tribunes?

4. How long do the Romans evacuate the city because of the pestilence and illness?

5. How is the civil strife in Rome managed?

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