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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Philosophical Investigations, Thoughts on the Nature of Things, 46-44 B.C., Chapter 13, Why, This Is Violence!, Plots and Conspiracies, January—March 44 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did the conspiracies against Caesar begin?
(a) One month after the Ides of March.
(b) Eight months after the Ides of March.
(c) Four months after the Ides of March.
(d) One year after the Ides of March.

2. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?
(a) East of Rome.
(b) West of Rome.
(c) North of Rome.
(d) South of Rome.

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

4. What did Caesar think should replace the squabbles of the Senate?
(a) A reduction in senators.
(b) Executive authority.
(c) An additional Consul.
(d) New laws.

5. Following a successful campaign for Quaestor, what position was Cicero given in Sicily?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Treasurer.
(c) Administrator.
(d) Advisor.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Cicero displayed his pride over thwarting Catalina, what did he not realize?

2. What helped Rome to win the War of Allies?

3. Out of the many blows that were used in the attack on Caesar, how many were fatal?

4. When did Caesar's forces catch up with Pompey?

5. What did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?

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