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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Ideal Constitution, Writing about Politics, 55-43 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 depressed.
(b) He was not excited to be back.
(c) He was excited to be back.
(d) He was not depressed.

2. What was Rome's economy like when Cicero became Consul?
(a) Gradually worsening.
(b) On the brink of disaster.
(c) Stable.
(d) Recovering.

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

4. Following Clodius' death, what was Pompey asked to do for the city?
(a) Rally the troops to fight a war abroad.
(b) Rally the troops to impose law and order.
(c) Raise funds for a political campaign.
(d) Raise funds for a war.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did normalcy return to Rome after winning the War of Allies?

2. Which year was Cicero born?

3. Which one of the following was not included in the list of things that Cicero focused on during the years after his exile?

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

5. What did Cicero spend his time doing when he first returned from exile?

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