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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. Later in Cicero's life, when did he return to the villa in the countryside mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) He visited there for significant occasions.
(b) During difficult times.
(c) During the preparations for political events.
(d) He stayed there most of the time.

2. Which year was Cicero's second and last child born?
(a) 65 B.C.
(b) 68 B.C.
(c) 64 B.C.
(d) 67 B.C.

3. Which year was Cicero born?
(a) 112 B.C.
(b) 106 B.C.
(c) 102 B.C.
(d) 110 B.C.

4. What was the length of the term for the Consuls?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) Four years.
(d) One year.

5. After quickly listing the crimes of Verres, how did Cicero build the case in his opening statement?
(a) By asking for questions.
(b) By explaining the crimes again.
(c) By providing the evidence, explaining the crimes again, and asking for questions.
(d) By providing the evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away from Rome was Cicero born?

2. Which part of the Forum did Everitt detail at length?

3. According to the Roman government, when could dictators be appointed?

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

5. What age was Cicero when he started giving speeches?

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