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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Caesar choose to prosecute Rabirius?
(a) To show the people what Roman law really requires.
(b) To illustrate his love of Rome.
(c) To punish Cicero who is Rabinius's friend.
(d) To show the people his power.

2. How does Cato try to block Caesar's land bill that would benefit Pompey?
(a) He holds a filibuster.
(b) He campaigns against it.
(c) He vetoes it.
(d) He asks the boni to review it.

3. What does Cato shout in the Senate when asked about Caesar's land bill that would benefit Pompey?
(a) On for Rome.
(b) Caesar is evil.
(c) The People of Rome will prevail.
(d) Down with the Tyrant.

4. Who does Cicero blame for the Roman depression?
(a) All of these.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Cato.
(d) Caesar.

5. What power does Caesar's tribune try to take away from the Senate?
(a) The power to give campaigning speeches before voting.
(b) The power of Veto.
(c) The power to change decisions of the Assembly.
(d) The privilege of secret voting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Caesar not borrow money from Crassus for his debts?

2. What special gift does Caesar give Calpurnia?

3. What does Cicero do to infuriate Caesar?

4. Who reveals Catilina's scheme to Cicero?

5. Who forged a letter in Caesar's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Vatinius so grateful to Caesar?

2. Who does Caesar want in his Triumvirate, and why?

3. Why does Fulvia abort her unborn child?

4. How does Pompey feel when he first meets Julia?

5. How does Caesar treat the Vestal Virgins while he is being accused by the Boni?

6. How do Brutus and Julia feel about their parents' affair with each other?

7. Why does the boni not expect Caesar to give up his imperium for consulship?

8. What does Clodius plan to charge Cicero with when he becomes the President of the College?

9. What information does Arrius bring the Senate after being hired by Caesar?

10. Who does Pompey want to find land for, and why?

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