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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 did Catalina do when Cicero gave a direct speech that exposed the conspiracy?
(a) Gathered an army and confronted Cicero.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Gathered an army and hid.
(d) Confronted Cicero and then hid.

2. How long did Cicero disappear from public view in Chapter 10?
(a) Two months.
(b) One month.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

3. Why was the defeat of Verres significant?
(a) The verdict was made in less than an hour.
(b) It was the first guilty verdict made in the courts.
(c) The verdict was made in less than a day.
(d) It made a case for reforming the courts.

4. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?
(a) He defended the authority of the Senate.
(b) His work made their responsibilities easier.
(c) He had the best record in politics.
(d) His previous cases proved that he was on their side.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite advocating moderation and compromise, which type of conflict surrounded Cicero as he planned to govern Cicilia?

2. When did Pompey and Crassus serve as Consuls?

3. When did Cicero return to Rome in order to plan his first political campaign?

4. When was On the State published?

5. How long were Cicero and Terentia married?

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