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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Against Catalina, Campaign and Conspiracy, 63 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Cicero's birthday?
(a) February 23.
(b) January 3.
(c) January 23.
(d) February 3.

2. How many years before Cicero was born did the crisis that would lead to the end of the Roman Republic begin?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Fifty.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Ten.

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

4. When did the two Consuls trade seniority?
(a) Daily.
(b) Yearly.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Monthly.

5. Which year was Cicero born?
(a) 102 B.C.
(b) 110 B.C.
(c) 106 B.C.
(d) 112 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did Cicero's marriage to Terentia have on him?

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

3. How did Verres react to the probability of defeat?

4. What age was Cicero when he started giving speeches?

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

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