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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Politics and Foreign Postings, Cicero Enters the Ring, 77-63 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?
(a) It was not discussed in the book.
(b) There were the right amount.
(c) There were not enough.
(d) There were too many.

2. Why did Cicero's defense of Roscius have such a big impact on his career?
(a) The oratorical structure of his speech.
(b) The place where his speech took place.
(c) The ending of his speech.
(d) The beginning of his speech.

3. How did Verres react to the probability of defeat?
(a) He went into exile.
(b) He denied the charges.
(c) He tried to bribe the Senate.
(d) He laughed.

4. Although Cicero's exact reason for leaving Rome was not well known, what might have been a possibility?
(a) His health.
(b) His financial situation.
(c) His writings.
(d) His political ambitions.

5. When did the Plebs rebel against abuses of power?
(a) Often.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Every year.
(d) Every month.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did Cicero live in Sicily in Chapter 4?

3. What were the Quaestors mainly responsible for?

4. Which year did Cicero leave Rome in Chapter 3?

5. What impressed Cicero about the potential of becoming an advocate in Chapter 2?

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