View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Ideal Constitution, Writing about Politics, 55-43 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years were there between when Cicero's daughter was married and the actual wedding?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

2. Why did Cicero use his victory in a famous case to flatter the lower classes in Chapter 4?
(a) To win their support for his writings.
(b) To win their support for the Consulship.
(c) To help them get loans.
(d) To help raise their wages.

3. What was Cicero's reputation when he began writing about politics?
(a) He was equally famous for his oratory, writings and political terms.
(b) He was more famous for his oratory and had a reputation for writing too much.
(c) He was more famous for his writings and had a reputation for speaking too much.
(d) He had a reputation for writing and speaking just enough.

4. When was Cicero elected Consul?
(a) January 10, 63 B.C.
(b) January 1, 63 B.C.
(c) February 10, 63 B.C.
(d) February 1, 63 B.C.

5. What nickname was Cicero given while studying certain subjects?
(a) The little Greek writer.
(b) The little rhetorician.
(c) The little Greek boy.
(d) The little author.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?

2. What did Cicero defend in his book about oratory in Chapter 8?

3. According to Cicero in his speech to the Senators in Chapter 4, what did their reputation depend on?

4. What was On the State written about?

5. How did Verres react to the probability of defeat?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 312 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample