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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. At the end of 52 B.C., what depended on the alliance between Caesar and Pompey?
(a) Trade with other cities.
(b) Economic regulations.
(c) Political stability.
(d) A pending war.

2. Despite advocating moderation and compromise, which type of conflict surrounded Cicero as he planned to govern Cicilia?
(a) Military.
(b) Political.
(c) Personal.
(d) Financial.

3. When did Nepos prevent Cicero from giving a speech?
(a) In the months after his Consulship.
(b) In the middle of his Consulship.
(c) At the beginning of his Consulship.
(d) At the end of his Consulship.

4. Where was Cicero before meeting with Caesar in Chapter 11?
(a) Capua.
(b) Beneventum.
(c) Tarentum.
(d) Brundisium.

5. How was On the State received?
(a) Not as many copies were available and it had little political impact.
(b) It was popular and had great political impact.
(c) Not as many copies were available, but it had great political impact.
(d) It was popular but had little political impact.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which invaluable service did Cicero do while writing philosophy?

2. What was absent from Rome that caused further troubles in managing their holdings?

3. What was bothering Cicero about the conditions in Chapter 10?

4. What were the Quaestors mainly responsible for?

5. Which of the following was a main challenge that Cicero struggled with in Cicilia?

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