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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Philosophical Investigations, Thoughts on the Nature of Things, 46-44 B.C., Chapter 13, Why, This Is Violence!, Plots and Conspiracies, January—March 44 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Roman government, when could dictators be appointed?
(a) During a war.
(b) With a vote in the Senate.
(c) During an emergency.
(d) With a vote from the people.

2. Where was Cicero before meeting with Caesar in Chapter 11?
(a) Brundisium.
(b) Beneventum.
(c) Tarentum.
(d) Capua.

3. After hearing about Catalina's plan, what did Cicero convince the Senate to do?
(a) Arrest Catalina.
(b) Issue a fine.
(c) Postpone the elections.
(d) Stop Catalina from leaving the city.

4. When did normalcy return to Rome after winning the War of Allies?
(a) Twenty years later.
(b) Ten years later.
(c) Twenty five years later.
(d) Five years later.

5. What impressed Cicero about the potential of becoming an advocate in Chapter 2?
(a) The impact an advocate could have in the courtroom.
(b) The money a public speaker could make.
(c) The fame and power of an effective public speaker on the world.
(d) The audience's reaction to an advocate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who talked Cicero into exposing Clodius' false alibi at the festival?

2. What age was Cicero when he became Praetor in Chapter 4?

3. Which of the following was a main challenge that Cicero struggled with in Cicilia?

4. What was Cicero's reputation when he began writing about politics?

5. How long did Cicero disappear from public view in Chapter 10?

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