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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Earliest Rome: Chapter 2, Rome Under the Kings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the women asked to disregard pertaining to the men they found themselves with at the start of Rome?
(a) Their resentment.
(b) Their fondness.
(c) Their attachment.
(d) Their hatred.

2. Which sign do Romulus and Remus become the symbol for?
(a) Libra.
(b) Leo.
(c) Gemini.
(d) Virgo.

3. According to one theory, how are Romulus and Remus related?
(a) They are identical twins.
(b) They are fraternal twins.
(c) They are half-brothers.
(d) They are cousins.

4. How does Hostilius consider Pompilius's culture to be?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Humorous.
(c) Boring.
(d) Expansive.

5. How is Romulus thought of as a leader?
(a) He is respected, but not admired.
(b) He is admired and respected.
(c) He is neither admired nor respected.
(d) He is admired, but not respected.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?

2. After the disgrace Tarquin, his wife, and his son have brought to Rome, how many consuls do the Romans decide to elect to replace the kingship?

3. What does Romulus become known as?

4. What kinds of rights are the women promised when Rome is first beginning?

5. What condition does Ancus find Rome to be in when he takes over?

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