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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. What effect did Cicero's marriage to Terentia have on him?
(a) It caused him to rethink his work.
(b) It helped him financially.
(c) It helped him politically.
(d) It caused him to spend more time away from work.

2. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?
(a) South of Rome.
(b) East of Rome.
(c) North of Rome.
(d) West of Rome.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After quickly listing the crimes of Verres, how did Cicero build the case in his opening statement?

2. Which of the following was established to represent the Plebs?

3. While defeating Verres in court, what did Cicero do to become more well-known?

4. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?

5. Which part of the Forum did Everitt detail at length?

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