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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. How much was known about Cicero's mother, Helvia?
(a) Little.
(b) A lot.
(c) Little on some topics, a lot on others.
(d) A moderate amount.

2. 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.

3. According to the book, what was taking place as Cicero turned to writing between 46 B.C. and 44 B.C.?
(a) People were moving to Rome.
(b) The Republic was lost.
(c) People were leaving Rome.
(d) The Republic was being rebuilt.

4. How did Cicero respond to Cesar's request for help in Chapter 10?
(a) He ignored it.
(b) He resisted.
(c) He only agreed to certain aspects of it.
(d) He countered with another offer.

5. Why was the defeat of Verres significant?
(a) It made a case for reforming the courts.
(b) The verdict was made in less than an hour.
(c) The verdict was made in less than a day.
(d) It was the first guilty verdict made in the courts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite advocating moderation and compromise, which type of conflict surrounded Cicero as he planned to govern Cicilia?

2. Which river did Caesar cross to ambush Pompey?

3. Who did Cicero represent in the case against Verres?

4. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?

5. When did the two Consuls trade seniority?

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