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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. How long did the Triumvirate use Cicero's skills as a lawyer?
(a) Seven years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Eight years.

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

3. How many years were there between when Cicero's daughter was married and the actual wedding?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

4. Who did Cicero represent in the case against Verres?
(a) The Senate.
(b) The Committee.
(c) The Council.
(d) The Sicilians.

5. What nickname was Cicero given while studying certain subjects?
(a) The little Greek boy.
(b) The little rhetorician.
(c) The little author.
(d) The little Greek writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was On the State received?

2. How old was Cicero when the liquidations took place in Chapter 2?

3. What was the book that Caesar dedicated to Cicero about?

4. Following Clodius' death, what was Pompey asked to do for the city?

5. How did Clodius' supporters distract Cicero at Milo's trial?

(see the answer key)

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