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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. When did Cicero return to Rome in order to plan his first political campaign?
(a) 77 B.C.
(b) 73 B.C.
(c) 78 B.C.
(d) 74 B.C.

2. How was the city of Rome described in Chapter 3?
(a) Well planned and constructed, and safe.
(b) Well planned and constructed, but dangerous in many places.
(c) Unplanned, chaotically built, but not dangerous.
(d) Unplanned, chaotically built, and dangerous in many places.

3. Which one of the following was not included in the list of things that Cicero focused on during the years after his exile?
(a) Traveling.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) His private life.
(d) Literature.

4. Despite advocating moderation and compromise, which type of conflict surrounded Cicero as he planned to govern Cicilia?
(a) Political.
(b) Personal.
(c) Financial.
(d) Military.

5. Why did Cicero's defense of Roscius have such a big impact on his career?
(a) The oratorical structure of his speech.
(b) The ending of his speech.
(c) The place where his speech took place.
(d) The beginning of his speech.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the crowd's response to Brutus' claim that Caesar had to be assassinated at the end of Chapter 13?

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

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

5. How many inhabitants did Rome have in the First Century, B.C.?

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