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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Romans' victory over the Albans, how many total combatant deaths are there?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

3. What threat causes the senate to offer debtors a relief from their debts if they agree to serve in the military?
(a) The threat of the Batavians.
(b) The threat of the Nervians.
(c) The threat of the Volscians.
(d) The threat of the Tungrians.

4. What is Circus Maximus?
(a) A large, circular shaped senate building.
(b) A large public stadium.
(c) A large, circular shaped courthouse.
(d) A large private stadium.

5. What is made to honor Cloelia's bravery?
(a) A statue.
(b) A plaque.
(c) A painting of her portrait.
(d) An official day of recognition.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the women stop the first known war between the inhabitants of Rome?

2. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?

3. Why are most of the politicians in Rome oligarchs?

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

5. Which relative of Hostilius set the precedent for the meaning of the word "hostile?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What role do the women have in the beginning of Rome?

2. What is the new group of pacifists called, and where do they settle?

3. How does Tarquin attempt to regain power, and what prevents him from succeeding?

4. How does the plague weaken Rome, and what brings them back from possible defeat?

5. How does Tarquin gain power, and who is recognized in removing it from him?

6. What happens after the war with the Aequians, and how do the Romans respond?

7. How is Hostilius different than Romulus and Pompilius?

8. What is the government's proposal to the debtors, and why does it work only one time?

9. What two noteworthy things does Servius do while he serves as the King of Rome?

10. How are the debtors made to pay for their debt, and what do the creditors do to take advantage of them?

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