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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. Which of the following was listed as a cause for the War of Allies?
(a) One battle.
(b) Misunderstandings.
(c) Politics.
(d) Two battles.

2. While defeating Verres in court, what did Cicero do to become more well-known?
(a) He ran local festivals.
(b) He gave weekly speeches.
(c) He wrote for the local newspaper.
(d) He ran several fundraisers.

3. What was absent from Rome that caused further troubles in managing their holdings?
(a) Police forces, diplomatic representatives, and banking services.
(b) Public infrastructure, police forces, and banking services.
(c) Public infrastructure, local representatives, and banking services.
(d) Public infrastructure, police forces, and local representatives.

4. Which political problems were at the source of the crisis for the Roman Empire?
(a) The economy and the changing role of the army.
(b) An agricultural crisis only.
(c) An agricultural crisis and the economy.
(d) An agricultural crisis and the changing role of the army.

5. How did Verres react to the probability of defeat?
(a) He tried to bribe the Senate.
(b) He went into exile.
(c) He denied the charges.
(d) He laughed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Quaestors were in the Roman government?

2. How many years were there between when Cicero's daughter was married and the actual wedding?

3. What was the length of the term for the Consuls?

4. When did Cicero begin studying law in Rome?

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

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