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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What impressed Cicero about the potential of becoming an advocate in Chapter 2?
(a) The impact an advocate could have in the courtroom.
(b) The money a public speaker could make.
(c) The audience's reaction to an advocate.
(d) The fame and power of an effective public speaker on the world.

3. Which of the following was Cicero's main objective in restoring the Republic?
(a) Lowering taxes for all Romans.
(b) Drawing attention to the Constitution.
(c) Lowering taxes for most Romans.
(d) Revising the Constitution.

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

5. In which country did events set Pompey and Crassus against each other?
(a) Gaul.
(b) France.
(c) Egypt.
(d) Spain.

6. What small town was Cicero born in?
(a) Arpinum.
(b) Paliano.
(c) Cassino.
(d) Veroli.

7. Which tactic did Caesar use in order to get a land reform bill passed?
(a) He refused to attend meetings unless the bill was passed.
(b) He bribed the Senate.
(c) He appealed to the People.
(d) He made several threats to the Senate.

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

9. Based on Cicero's letters around the time of his speech about Caesar in Chapter 7, what was clear about his mood?
(a) He was not excited to be back.
(b) He was excited to be back.
(c) He was depressed.
(d) He was not depressed.

10. How did Cicero initially protect himself from Clodius and his standing gang?
(a) By continuing to give speeches.
(b) By keeping his location unknown.
(c) By working with a Tribune.
(d) By only appearing in crowds.

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

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

13. What was the length of the term for the Consuls?
(a) Four years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

14. Which form of evidence did Cicero use to prove Catalina guilty?
(a) Witnesses.
(b) A confession.
(c) A previous case.
(d) Letters.

15. What was the main charge in the first Catilinarian conspiracy?
(a) Extortion.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Attempted murder.
(d) Theft.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was established to represent the Plebs?

2. According to Cicero in his speech to the Senators in Chapter 4, what did their reputation depend on?

3. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?

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

5. How was the city of Rome described in Chapter 3?

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