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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year is Rome overtaken?
(a) 410 C.E.
(b) 410 B.C.E.
(c) 476 C.E.
(d) 476 B.C.E.

2. What position is Ausonius given in the year 379 A.D.?
(a) Governor.
(b) Consul.
(c) Satrap.
(d) Prelate.

3. Why does Ausonius go to Emperor Valentinian's court?
(a) To tutor the emperor.
(b) To become the emperor's proconsul.
(c) To tutor the emperor's son, Augustine.
(d) To tutor the emperor's son, Gratian.

4. What nickname is given to the people who reintroduced culture to medieval Europe?
(a) White Martyrs.
(b) Irish Professors.
(c) Holy Rollers.
(d) Green Martyrs.

5. On what date does Rome first encounter barbarians?
(a) December 4, 316 B.C.
(b) December 4, 316 C.E.
(c) December 31, 406 B.C.
(d) December 31, 406 C.E.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which prophecy refers to the Roman Empire's total lifespan?

2. What category of people is this book about?

3. What was fifth-century Rome considered?

4. To which poets is Ausonius of Bordeaux compared?

5. How does How the Irish Saved Civilization describe modern English and Americans?

(see the answer key)

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