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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. Out of the many blows that were used in the attack on Caesar, how many were fatal?
(a) A lot.
(b) A few.
(c) Several.
(d) One.

2. Why did Cicero use his victory in a famous case to flatter the lower classes in Chapter 4?
(a) To win their support for the Consulship.
(b) To help raise their wages.
(c) To win their support for his writings.
(d) To help them get loans.

3. As Cicero displayed his pride over thwarting Catalina, what did he not realize?
(a) The people wanted him to be Consul for another year.
(b) Caesar viewed him as a threat.
(c) Pompey viewed him as a threat.
(d) He was eligible to be Consul for another year.

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

5. Who talked Cicero into exposing Clodius' false alibi at the festival?
(a) Pompey.
(b) No one.
(c) Terentia.
(d) Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Cicero before meeting with Caesar in Chapter 11?

2. Which river did Caesar cross to ambush Pompey?

3. What did Cicero spend his time doing when he first returned from exile?

4. What small town was Cicero born in?

5. What was absent from Rome that caused further troubles in managing their holdings?

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