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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Republic: Chapter 2, Rome as a Republic, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?
(a) Granting more power to the senate.
(b) Granting more power to himself.
(c) Eliminating the culture of Rome.
(d) Civilizing the culture of Rome.

2. How does Romulus urge the men to treat the women as Rome is beginning to build its population?
(a) Carelessly.
(b) Fearfully.
(c) Disrespectfully.
(d) Respectfully.

3. What does the group of pacifists call themselves?
(a) The peace coalition.
(b) The anti-war party.
(c) The peace party.
(d) The anti-war coalition.

4. What is Circus Maximus?
(a) A large, circular shaped courthouse.
(b) A large, circular shaped senate building.
(c) A large private stadium.
(d) A large public stadium.

5. How do the surrounding political locations feel about Rome when it is first being created?
(a) They like it.
(b) They fear it.
(c) They do not like it.
(d) They are confused by it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How do the senators show their fear for the people's increasing awareness of the debt crisis?

3. Who does Tarquin recruit to assist him in the effort to regain Rome after he is banished?

4. How are the Sabine people described in the book?

5. What is the slave given for his role in preventing the conspiracy?

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