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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was fifth-century Rome considered?
(a) The most modern society in the known world.
(b) A third-world country.
(c) The world's only superpower.
(d) A representative republic.

2. Which class and nationality of people considered the Irish "incapable of civilization?"
(a) Uneducated Englishmen.
(b) Uneducated Americans.
(c) Educated Englishmen.
(d) Educated Americans.

3. Which European class do the barbarians destroy?
(a) Leisure.
(b) Ruling.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Working.

4. What position is Ausonius given in the year 375 A.D.?
(a) Prelate.
(b) Proconsul.
(c) Chief of Staff.
(d) Co-regent.

5. Who is the author of How the Irish Saved Civilization?
(a) Charles Dickens.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Thomas Cahill.
(d) Albert Payson Terhune.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who, according to Tain Bo Cuailnge, teaches Cuchulainn to fight?

2. Which group raids Britain in the fifth century?

3. What Greek statue shows how Celtic warriors dressed for battle?

4. After Rome is conquered, which Italian city temporarily became the capital?

5. Which groups plunder Italy in the fifth century?

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