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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. What helped Rome to win the War of Allies?
(a) Surprising military strategies.
(b) Unexpected reinforcements.
(c) Granting citizenship to many of their Allies.
(d) Building additional weapons throughout the war.

2. What was the public reaction when they became aware of the First Triumverate?
(a) It was only popular with a few people.
(b) It was considered a distraction.
(c) It was popular.
(d) It was unpopular.

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

4. Which of the following was not included in Chapter 2 as a result of the Wart of Allies?
(a) Italy became united.
(b) Cultural divisions diminished.
(c) The shock of the stability of the Republic.
(d) The Romans moved to other areas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which help did Caesar ask Cicero for in Chapter 10?

2. What impressed Cicero about the potential of becoming an advocate in Chapter 2?

3. How many years were there between when Cicero's daughter was married and the actual wedding?

4. Which types of teachers did Cicero study with during the time he was away from Rome?

5. What was the main charge in the first Catilinarian conspiracy?

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