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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. Which of the following was listed as a cause for the War of Allies?
(a) Two battles.
(b) Misunderstandings.
(c) Politics.
(d) One battle.

2. While defeating Verres in court, what did Cicero do to become more well-known?
(a) He wrote for the local newspaper.
(b) He gave weekly speeches.
(c) He ran local festivals.
(d) He ran several fundraisers.

3. Why was it easy for mob rule to exist in Rome?
(a) High taxes.
(b) High unemployment.
(c) The laws against it were not specific enough.
(d) There were no laws against it.

4. When did Pompey and Crassus serve as Consuls?
(a) 52 B.C.
(b) 53B.C.
(c) 50 B.C.
(d) 55 B.C.

5. What was noteworthy about On Law?
(a) It was Cicero's longest book.
(b) It was Cicero's only book without an Introduction.
(c) It was never finished.
(d) It was Cicero's only book with an Introduction.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Cicero defend in his book about oratory in Chapter 8?

3. Which of the following was not included in Chapter 2 as a result of the Wart of Allies?

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

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

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