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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. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?
(a) Pyrrhonian skepticism.
(b) Academic skepticism.
(c) Stoicism.
(d) Cynicism.

2. What did Cicero defend in his book about oratory in Chapter 8?
(a) The practice of rhetoric.
(b) The origins of rhetoric.
(c) The reasons of rhetoric.
(d) The future of rhetoric.

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

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

5. How long did Cicero live in Sicily in Chapter 4?
(a) Five years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Cicero's books were written in dialogue form?

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

3. How much work did On the State require?

4. How was On the State received?

5. As mentioned in Chapter 8, which problem did Cicero observe in the Roman Constitution?

(see the answer key)

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