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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 old was Cicero when the liquidations took place in Chapter 2?
(a) Around twenty eight.
(b) Around thirty.
(c) Around twenty four.
(d) Around twenty two.

2. How was On the State received?
(a) Not as many copies were available and it had little political impact.
(b) It was popular and had great political impact.
(c) Not as many copies were available, but it had great political impact.
(d) It was popular but had little political impact.

3. How did Clodius' supporters distract Cicero at Milo's trial?
(a) By asking a lot of questions.
(b) By laughing.
(c) With an uproar.
(d) With signs.

4. Which form of evidence did Cicero use to prove Catalina guilty?
(a) Letters.
(b) A previous case.
(c) Witnesses.
(d) A confession.

5. How much work did On the State require?
(a) A little in some areas, a lot in others.
(b) It is unknown.
(c) A moderate amount.
(d) A lot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following a successful campaign for Quaestor, what position was Cicero given in Sicily?

2. Based on Cicero's letters around the time of his speech about Caesar in Chapter 7, what was clear about his mood?

3. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?

4. When was Crassus killed in battle?

5. What was Rome's economy like when Cicero became Consul?

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