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

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

3. What was the length of the term for the Consuls?
(a) One year.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Two years.

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

5. Which year was Cicero's second and last child born?
(a) 67 B.C.
(b) 68 B.C.
(c) 65 B.C.
(d) 64 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?

3. When did normalcy return to Rome after winning the War of Allies?

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

5. Which year was Cicero born?

(see the answer key)

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