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Fall of the Roman Republic Quiz

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Fall of the Roman Republic Quiz

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1)

What is Crassus's biggest vice? (from Chapter 3, Crassus)

Fear.
Jealousy.
Revenge.
Avarice.
2)

What does Cicero do after retiring from public life? (from Chapter 6, Cicero)

He entertains people with his speeches.
He writes.
He farms.
He visits relatives.
3)

What does Crassus ask Sulla for before leaving to raise forces? (from Chapter 3, Crassus)

An escort.
Money.
Extra food.
A reason.
4)

How often does Vibius send food to Crassus after learning of his escape from Rome? (from Chapter 3, Crassus)

Twice a week.
Every other day.
Once a week.
Every day.
5)

How long does Crassus send Caesar to Gaul for? (from Chapter 3, Crassus)

Seven years.
Three years.
Five years.
One year.
6)

How long does it take Pompey to win the war in Africa? (from Chapter 4, Pompey)

Thirty days.
Forty days.
Fifty days.
Sixty days.
7)

When does Cicero return to Rome? (from Chapter 6, Cicero)

On the day after the civil war.
Two days after the civil war.
Two days before the civil war.
On the eve of the civil war.
8)

What does Cicero occasionally do in order to garner glory? (from Chapter 6, Cicero)

He associates with those who have accomplished great things.
He takes the stories of others as his own.
He magnifies his achievements.
He risks his life to provide stories to tell.
9)

What is Pompey known for occasionally doing with captured nobles? (from Chapter 4, Pompey)

Burning them.
Beheading them.
Convincing them to join his army.
Allowing them to escape.
10)

How does Crassus feel about Sulla's opinion of Pompey? (from Chapter 3, Crassus)

He is not aware of it.
He is confused.
He is jealous.
He is angry.
11)

What does Caesar do when his generals fear attacking the Germans? (from Chapter 5, Caesar)

He threatens them until they agree to attack the Germans.
He exiles them from Rome.
He leads the army against the generals instead of the Germans.
He sends them home and leads the army himself.
12)

What causes Lepidus to die? (from Chapter 4, Pompey)

A letter detailing his wife's unfaithfulness.
Pompey kills him.
Illness.
He commits suicide.
13)

Who benefits the most from Caesar's successful attempt to convince Crassus and Pompey to join forces? (from Chapter 3, Crassus)

Crassus.
Caesar.
Marius.
Pompey.
14)

Along with the dowry from his wife, what helps Cicero maintain his modest lifestyle? (from Chapter 6, Cicero)

A small inheritance.
Money from the council officials who appreciate his work.
Money from people who appreciate his work.
A large inheritance.
15)

What event causes Crassus to emerge from hiding? (from Chapter 3, Crassus)

Vibius's death.
Marius's death.
His father's death.
Cinna's death.
16)

What does Cato do to diminish the effects of Caesar's growing popularity? (from Chapter 5, Caesar)

He offers the people additional grain.
He increases the amount of livestock the people have.
He increases the people's wages.
He offers the people additional corn.
17)

What does Cicero work as when he first returns to Rome? (from Chapter 6, Cicero)

A lawyer.
A farmer.
An elected official.
A speech writer.
18)

What happens when Caesar and Pompey finally battle each other? (from Chapter 4, Pompey)

The two agree to a draw after a long battle.
Pompey refuses to fight Caesar.
Caesar thoroughly defeats Pompey.
Caesar narrowly defeats Pompey.
19)

Where does Cicero go when he is denied entrance into Sicily? (from Chapter 6, Cicero)

Florence.
Dyrrhachium.
Sardinia.
Milan.
20)

What happens when young Caesar arrives in Rome? (from Chapter 6, Cicero)

Cicero initially ignores him.
Cicero initially befriends him.
Cicero initially tries to stop his plans for power.
Cicero initially plans to move from Rome to avoid him.
21)

What does Pompey wait for before going to the aid of Metellus? (from Chapter 4, Pompey)

Cinna's request.
Marius's request.
Sulla's request.
Metellus's request.
22)

What does Caesar do that many disagree with after his aunt, Julia, dies? (from Chapter 5, Caesar)

He shows images of Marius.
He works to return Marius from exile.
He works to change the laws about burials.
He shows images of Julia.
23)

What does Pompey insist upon Sulla's death? (from Chapter 4, Pompey)

That his family not be allowed at the burial.
That his family be allowed at the burial.
That he receives a proper burial.
That he does not receive a proper burial.
24)

Who pays Caesar's debt when he is stopped on his way to Spain? (from Chapter 5, Caesar)

Marius.
Pompey.
Crassus.
Sulla.
25)

Who is killed when Marius and Cinna take over Rome? (from Chapter 3, Crassus)

Crassus's father and brother.
Crassus's uncle and cousin.
Crassus's friend.
Crassus's entire family.
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