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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Patricians at Bay: Chapter 3, Rome and the Patricians, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the senators show their fear for the people's increasing awareness of the debt crisis?
(a) They attempt to create new laws for time payments.
(b) They resign.
(c) They attempt to talk with the people more directly.
(d) They stay away.

2. After the senate is formed, how is King Numa Pompilius elected?
(a) In a split decision.
(b) By forfeit.
(c) He is appointed.
(d) Unanimously.

3. According to Livy, what is the one thing that is needed for all politicians to be elected into office?
(a) Respected ancestors.
(b) Monetary backing.
(c) People skills.
(d) Financial skills.

4. What procedure does Ancus re-institute?
(a) The declaration of war.
(b) An election by the people.
(c) An election by the senate.
(d) The declaration of peace.

5. What is the slave given for his role in preventing the conspiracy?
(a) Free land.
(b) A place in the senate.
(c) Roman citizenship.
(d) The chance to purchase land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for Tarquin's failure at attempting to retake control of Rome?

2. How many days are taken to contemplate the origin of the lights in the sky that are seen after a military campaign?

3. How does the town of Pometia almost defeat the Romans?

4. What is the population of Rome estimated to be during first part of The Patricians at Bay?

5. How does Hostilius consider Pompilius's culture to be?

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