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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I June of 68 B.C.- March 66 B.C: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Caesar convince the assembly to give Pompey the special commission?
(a) He reads a letter.
(b) He delivers a speech.
(c) He has Cornelius deliver a speech.
(d) He sings a song.

2. What assembly elected Pompey?
(a) Plebian.
(b) Special.
(c) General.
(d) Senate.

3. How long was Caesar gone, when he returns at the beginning of the book?
(a) 13 months.
(b) 15 months.
(c) 11 months.
(d) 9 months.

4. What do the people of Rome do when grain prices are raised?
(a) They boycott the market.
(b) All of these.
(c) They call for a new election.
(d) They riot.

5. What fear does the Senate have about Pompey as a leader?
(a) He might turn into a dictator.
(b) He might change critical laws.
(c) He might die in battle.
(d) He might not be learned enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. What intrigues Caesar about Servilia?

2. What is Vetu's title?

3. Why does Caesar have such a strong following?

4. Where is Caesar coming home from at the beginning of the book?

5. Why does someone say Caesar is a better man than Pompey?

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