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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, The Republic: Chapter 1, Rome as a Republic, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do the Romans adopt their religion from?
(a) The Bulgarians.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) The Albanians.

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

4. What planet's name is given to the temple to a deity?
(a) Neptune.
(b) Pluto.
(c) Saturn.
(d) Jupiter.

5. How does the slave described in the beginning of Rome's new consul learn of the conspirators' plans?
(a) He knows another slave who has overheard their conversation.
(b) He overhears their conversation while passing them on the street.
(c) He knows another slave who works for one of the conspirators.
(d) He works for one of the conspirators.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the group, the Aurunci, consist of?

2. What does Pompilius primarily focus on?

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

4. How long does Pompilius rule over Rome?

5. What Latin city does Rome conquer in order to further increase its population?

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