Quiz on Roman Society

Were Plebeians considered Roman citizens?

• No, they were not

• Yes, they were

• Only some of them

• Only during certain periods

According to the text, what might a love poet want to express in his work?

• A detailed biography of a real woman

• His feelings about a real or imagined beloved

• Historical events

• Scientific facts

What does the example of a son mourning his mother's death illustrate?

• That he will mention only her faults

• That he will mention only her virtues

• That he will write a biography

• That he will ignore her completely

What does the text suggest about the portrayal of a beloved by a love poet?

• It is always accurate and realistic

• It is meant to give a rounded portrait of a real woman

• It is not meant to give a rounded portrait of a real woman

• It is based on historical facts

What is the purpose of the examples given in the text?

• To illustrate how to write poetry

• To show how bias and purpose affect the reliability of sources

• To provide historical facts

• To explain the virtues of mothers

What does the text suggest about the virtues mentioned by a mourning son?

• They are always true

• They are influenced by his grief

• They are historical facts

• They are fictional

What is the main topic of the text?

• The influence of modern sources

• The reliability of ancient sources

• The role of women in history

• The importance of social groups

What does the text suggest about the gender of the authors of ancient sources?

• They are mostly women

• They are equally men and women

• They are mostly men

• They are mostly children

What modern example is used to illustrate the need for critical analysis of ancient sources?

• Scientific journals

• Historical novels

• Daily Mail

• Social media

What does the text imply about the nature of evidence regarding women's lives in ancient Rome?

• It is straightforward and easy to understand

• It is complex and requires careful analysis

• It is mostly fictional

• It is irrelevant to modern studies