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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. In the original book, how many chapter breaks are there in The Republic?

2. In the Romans' victory over the Albans, how many total combatant deaths are there?

3. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?

4. According to Livy, what is the one thing that is needed for all politicians to be elected into office?

5. Who is the elderly man that brought the issue of debt to the forefront?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Hostilius different than Romulus and Pompilius?

2. How long does Romulus rule, and what type of leadership does Pompilius provide?

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

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

5. What is Livy's theory of human nature, and how does it relate to Rome?

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

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

8. How does the political system of the oligarchs differ from the original ruling style of the Kings?

9. How does the town of Pometia surprisingly stand up to Rome, and what is the end result?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Servius' time as King is eventful in many ways, including how his reign ends.

1) Chronicle the policies that Servius is responsible for and their effect on Rome.

2) Describe in detail the plan to take the throne from Servius by his relatives.

3) Explain how Tarquin rules over Rome, providing examples from the book of his actions.

4) Describe Sextus's role in Gabii and how his actions ignite the effort to remove Tarquin and eliminate the idea of a monarchy.

Essay Topic 3

Livy is the author and historian that brings the earliest days of Rome to life for generations.

1) Describe Tivius Livy's life and why it is relevant to the way he approaches writing The Early History of Rome.

2) Explain what Livy's intentions are with the book as he states in the beginning of the first section.

3) Analyze the tone of the book and how it illustrates the consistency of Livy's intentions.

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