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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Patricians at Bay: Chapter 1, Rome and the Patricians, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Quinctius lead the military against?
(a) The Ligurians.
(b) The Aequians.
(c) The Venetians.
(d) The Calabrians.

3. How many debtors agree to sign up for the military the second time that the government asks them to?
(a) Half of them.
(b) All of them.
(c) None.
(d) A quarter of them.

4. What is the reason given for why parents are eventually allowed to move into Rome?
(a) To contribute to the economy.
(b) To be closer to relatives.
(c) To be political advisors.
(d) To increase Rome's population even more.

5. Although it is a decisive Roman victory, what are the total losses on both sides of the war that results in one of the consuls being injured, and the other being beheaded?
(a) Between eleven and twelve thousand men.
(b) Between nine and ten thousand men.
(c) Between eight and nine thousand men.
(d) Between fourteen and fifteen thousand men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the group of pacifists call themselves?

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

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

4. How is Romulus thought of as a leader?

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

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