Quiz for Evaluating the Evidence 5.2: A Woman’s Actions in the Turia Inscription

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1. Why did it fall to Turia to avenge her parents’ murders?

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B.
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D.

Correct. The answer is a. With so many Roman men caught up in the violent struggles of the late republic, it often fell to women to take on tasks that were traditionally performed by men.
Incorrect. The answer is a. With so many Roman men caught up in the violent struggles of the late republic, it often fell to women to take on tasks that were traditionally performed by men.
1. Why did it fall to Turia to avenge her parents’ murders?

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2. What does the tombstone inscription suggest about the lives of Roman women during the late republic?

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B.
C.
D.

Correct. The answer is c. The inscription paints a picture of a Roman woman’s bravery and determination.
Incorrect. The answer is c. The inscription paints a picture of a Roman woman’s bravery and determination.
2. What does the tombstone inscription suggest about the lives of Roman women during the late republic?

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3. Which of these characteristics did the inscription attribute to Turia?

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B.
C.
D.

Correct. The answer is c. In every incident described, Turia exhibited a brave determination to protect her family.
Incorrect. The answer is c. In every incident described, Turia exhibited a brave determination to protect her family.
3. Which of these characteristics did the inscription attribute to Turia?