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Quiz for Living in the Past: Roman Table Manners

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1. Which of these best describes the Roman diet during the Republican period?

Bread, olives, fruit and vegetables, and a little meat or fish

Meat, pasta, and a small amount of fruit and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables, with fish consumed on rare occasions

Bread, cheese, and meat

Correct. The answer is a. Until the late republic, most Romans, rich and poor, ate this same plain diet.

Incorrect. The answer is a. Until the late republic, most Romans, rich and poor, ate this same plain diet.

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2. Which of these was a result of the conquest of the Mediterranean world and the spread of Hellenism?

Romans of all social classes began to eat three meals a day.

Wine was added to the Roman diet.

The dining habits of rich and poor Romans began to diverge.

In general, Roman dinners became social events.

Correct. The answer is c. As many Roman urban dwellers became richer and more sophisticated, their dining habits began to diverge from those of the poor.

Incorrect. The answer is c. As many Roman urban dwellers became richer and more sophisticated, their dining habits began to diverge from those of the poor.

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3. Which of these best describes the food tastes of wealthy Romans?

The simpler the dish the better

The more unusual and exotic the dish the better

The larger the dish the better

The healthier the dish the better

Correct. The answer is b. Wealthy Romans loved dishes made from rare and exotic ingredients.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Wealthy Romans loved dishes made from rare and exotic ingredients.

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