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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 does Romulus become known as?
(a) The direction of Rome.
(b) The destruction of Rome.
(c) The preservation of Rome.
(d) The foundation of Rome.

2. What is the perception of Rome while Pompilius presides there?
(a) It is volatile and undisciplined.
(b) It is peaceful but lacks discipline.
(c) It is peaceful and well disciplined.
(d) It is volatile but disciplined.

3. How many introductory pieces are there that precede the main text of the book?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

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

5. 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?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the creation and establishment of Rome take?

2. What is Circus Maximus?

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

4. What does Ancus do to solve the increasing crime problem Rome faces?

5. How many generations pass between the pre-history of Rome and the recorded history?

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