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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. How did the number of cases that Cicero received change after his defense of Roscius?
(a) He decided to take fewer cases.
(b) He was more selective.
(c) He was overloaded.
(d) He decided to stop taking cases.

2. What nickname was Cicero given while studying certain subjects?
(a) The little rhetorician.
(b) The little Greek boy.
(c) The little Greek writer.
(d) The little author.

3. How many Quaestors were in the Roman government?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Twenty five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Fifteen.

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

5. Who elected the Consuls in the Roman government?
(a) The people.
(b) Praetors.
(c) Quaestors.
(d) Senators.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Cicero begin studying law in Rome?

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

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

4. Which year was Cicero's second and last child born?

5. How long did Cicero spend polishing his speeches in the beginning of his career?

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