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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. What were Cicero and his allies able to reveal support for in Chapter 10?
(a) Lower taxes.
(b) Compromise.
(c) Trade.
(d) New laws.

2. What year was Caesar scheduled to return to Rome and become Consul again?
(a) 50 B.C.
(b) 51 B.C.
(c) 48 B.C.
(d) 49 B.C.

3. What was the main charge in the first Catilinarian conspiracy?
(a) Theft.
(b) Extortion.
(c) Attempted murder.
(d) Bribery.

4. Following a successful campaign for Quaestor, what position was Cicero given in Sicily?
(a) Administrator.
(b) Advisor.
(c) Mayor.
(d) Treasurer.

5. How did Cicero respond to a land reform bill in Chapter 5?
(a) He opposed it.
(b) He supported it.
(c) He supported most of it.
(d) He ignored it.

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing about Catalina's plan, what did Cicero convince the Senate to do?

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

3. How long were Cicero and Terentia married?

4. Which of the following was Cicero's main objective in restoring the Republic?

5. How much was known about Cicero's mother, Helvia?

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