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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Always Be the Best, My Boy, The Bravest, From Arpinum to Rome, 106-82 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many inhabitants did Rome have in the First Century, B.C.?
(a) Less than a million.
(b) Over two million.
(c) Over a million.
(d) Two million.

4. With the ability to exercise sovereign power, how many Praetors were there in the Roman government?
(a) Thirty two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Four.
(d) Sixteen.

5. How old was Cicero when the liquidations took place in Chapter 2?
(a) Around thirty.
(b) Around twenty four.
(c) Around twenty eight.
(d) Around twenty two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the Roman Constitution developed?

2. Why did the Senate become influential in the Roman government?

3. What was Cicero's birthday?

4. Which of the following was not included in Chapter 2 as a result of the Wart of Allies?

5. Who elected the Consuls in the Roman government?

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