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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. What is Caeso Quinctius's opinion of the consuls?

2. Why are slaves not considered part of the plebian class?

3. How are the people of Ardea affected by Rome's new outlook?

4. What threat does the revolt of the slaves cause Rome to face?

5. What is the state of politics in Chapter 3 of Rome and the Patricians?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the goal of the Roman military as they begin the war with Veii, and how do they attempt to meet it?

2. Who is Appius Claudius, and what does he point out about the state of Rome?

3. What is Veii now considered to the Romans, and how does Rome plan on dealing with the situation?

4. What are the Etruscans known for, and why is their advice sought?

5. Who is Postumia and why do people object to her?

6. Who do the plebians include, and how are they described?

7. What do the Volscians surprisingly do that redefines their relationship with Rome?

8. What are the decemvirs?

9. How long does the pestilence and illness last, and what effect does it have on Rome?

10. What happens after the Laws of the Ten Tables are established?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the issue of marriage between different classes and the effect it has on Rome.

1) How does the idea of marrying among different classes first become an issue?

2) What are the main arguments used by the supporters of intermarriage?

3) What are the main concerns and objections of those who oppose intermarriage?

4) Which side of the issue is the most convincing and why?

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

Compare and contrast both classes, the patricians and the plebians. Include which people make up the two classes, who is excluded from them, and why. Also, analyze the role of each class specifically and if you think that both are needed to provide a balance to the Republic. Use the book as a reference to provide examples of people who represent each class in your explanations.

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