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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Pretty-Boy's Revenge, The Good Goddess Affair and the Return of Pompey, 62-58 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?
(a) His work made their responsibilities easier.
(b) His previous cases proved that he was on their side.
(c) He had the best record in politics.
(d) He defended the authority of the Senate.

2. After hearing about Catalina's plan, what did Cicero convince the Senate to do?
(a) Postpone the elections.
(b) Stop Catalina from leaving the city.
(c) Issue a fine.
(d) Arrest Catalina.

3. How many Quaestors were in the Roman government?
(a) Twenty five.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Twenty.

4. Which of the following was cited as a reason for the difficulty Rome had in managing its vast holdings?
(a) Low communication costs.
(b) High communication costs.
(c) Interrupted communication.
(d) A lack of communication.

5. In a deal that was eventually broken by Clodius, what did Cicero agree to do if Clodius did not launch a prosecution?
(a) Support one of Clodius' reforms.
(b) Stop blocking one of Clodius' reforms.
(c) Stop blocking Clodius' reforms.
(d) Support Clodius' reforms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What age was Cicero when he started giving speeches?

2. When did the Plebs rebel against abuses of power?

3. Although Cicero's exact reason for leaving Rome was not well known, what might have been a possibility?

4. What did Cicero use to discredit his opponents once he had the support of the governing classes in Chapter 5?

5. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?

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