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Incident on the Appian Way

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Incident on the Appian Way game quiz
"In the first century BCE (the last years of the Roman Republic), Publius Clodius Pulcher and Titus Annius Milo met on the Appian Way. One of them died there. How much do you know about this important step towards the end of the republic?"

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1. When Publius Clodius Pulcher and Titus Annius Milo met on the Appian Way, one of them died. When did this incident take place?
    In the winter of 55-54 BCE.
    In the spring of 52 BCE.
    In the winter of 53-52 BCE.
    In the summer of 57 BCE.


2. At the time that one of them died, Milo and Clodius were both running for public office. Which one was standing for the office of praetor?
    Milo.
    Clodius.
    Both of these.
    Neither of these.


3. When Clodius and Milo met on the Appian Way, one was going north, and one was going south. They each were accompanied by a large train. Who was leaving Rome?
    Clodius.
    Neither of these.
    Both of these.
    Milo.


4. Why were Milo and Clodius so opposed to each other?
    Milo had an affair with Clodius' wife, Fulvia, who then left Clodius for him.
    Their parents had hated each other and the sons carried on the feud.
    Clodius had an affair with Milo's wife, Fausta, and fathered a child with her.
    Milo represented the "haves", while Clodius represented the "have-nots" of the Roman electorate, and had clashed many times before.


5. Clodius and Milo encountered each other on the Appian Way. At what point in this encounter did the violence begin?
    As soon as the two parties saw each other.
    None of these.
    While the two parties were passing each other.
    As the two parties had just passed each other.


6. When Clodius and Milo met each other on the Appian Way, which man was killed?
    Neither of these.
    Milo.
    Clodius.
    Both of these.


7. After the fateful encounter between Milo and Clodius, the dead man's body was brought back to Rome. His supporters rioted, starting a fire in the forum. Which important buildings were destroyed?
    The Senate House, the Basilica Porcia and the Curia.
    The House of the Vestal Virgins and the Rostra.
    The Senate House, the Temple of Saturn and the Curia.
    The Temple of Saturn, the Basilica Porcia and the Curia.


8. Our story so far: the political opponents Titus Annius Milo and Publius Clodius Pulcher encountered each other on the Appian Way. One emerged from the encounter dead. His supporters rioted, setting fire to the Forum. What other significant thing happened as a result of these riots?
    Caesar was elected dictator for the next 6 months.
    Pompey was elected dictator for the next 6 months.
    Pompey was elected sole consul for the next year.
    Caesar was elected sole consul for the next year.


9. Either Clodius or Milo was killed on the Appian Way. Was it murder?
    Yes
    No


10. I'm not saying whether it was Milo or Clodius who was killed on the Appian Way, but did the person responsible for the death stand trial?
    Yes, and was convicted.
    No, he fled before he could be tried.
    Yes, and was acquitted.
    No, he died of wounds incurred during the incident before he could be tried.


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Compiled Jun 28 12