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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Romulus urge the men to treat the women as Rome is beginning to build its population?

2. How many debtors agree to sign up for the military the second time that the government asks them to?

3. How does a leader's presence or absence on the battlefield affect the troops fighting in a war?

4. How is Horatius given a reprieve from the death penalty after his tragic response to his sister's reaction to the battle?

5. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the senators initially respond to the ensuing credit war, and why does this strategy backfire on them?

2. How is Hostilius different than Romulus and Pompilius?

3. How does Tarquin die, and what effect does it have on the Republic of Rome?

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

5. How do the Romans and the Albans agree to settle their war and what is the result?

6. How is the war between the Romans and the Aequians waged?

7. How do the debtors and the citizens of Rome take the law into their own hands after the government proves to be no help with the credit problems?

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

9. How is Romulus regarded as a leader, and what things does he have to do in order to build Rome?

10. How is a slave given citizenship, according to the story told in Rome as a Republic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the possible motivations behind the Pometians' decision to stand up to the Romans. In addition, describe exactly how Pometia surprises Rome, why it is effective, and what the unintended results are. Finally, discuss what the event depicts for both cities in general.

Essay Topic 2

The battle between Rome and the Albans causes two very different reactions from the Romans.

1) Describe the battle, how it is arranged, and the way Rome defeats the Albans.

2) Analyze Horatius's actions after the battle, including the possible reasons for them, and how the Romans respond.

3) Explain whether or not you agree with the decision to spare Horatius the death penalty and why.

Essay Topic 3

Similar to other accounts of Roman history, prophecies and omens are discussed throughout the book.

1) Which cities or regions are considered to have the most knowledge about prophecies and why?

2) What effect do omens have on Rome in particular, and how do they respond to them?

3) What role do omens play in the political structure of the Republic of Rome?

Be sure to include several examples in your analysis.

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