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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Politics and Foreign Postings, Cicero Enters the Ring, 77-63 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far away from Rome was Cicero born?
(a) About ninety miles.
(b) About seven miles.
(c) About seventy miles.
(d) About fifty miles.

2. What did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?
(a) There were not enough.
(b) It was not discussed in the book.
(c) There were the right amount.
(d) There were too many.

3. When did normalcy return to Rome after winning the War of Allies?
(a) Ten years later.
(b) Five years later.
(c) Twenty years later.
(d) Twenty five years later.

4. How many years were there between when Cicero's daughter was married and the actual wedding?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Seven.

5. Which types of teachers did Cicero study with during the time he was away from Rome?
(a) Philosophy and politics.
(b) Politics only.
(c) Rhetoric and philosophy.
(d) Rhetoric, philosophy, and politics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?

4. How long did Cicero spend polishing his speeches in the beginning of his career?

5. What nickname was Cicero given while studying certain subjects?

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