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

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 beginning of his speech.
(d) The ending of his speech.

3. How many Quaestors were in the Roman government?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twenty five.

4. Later in Cicero's life, when did he return to the villa in the countryside mentioned in Chapter 2?
(a) He visited there for significant occasions.
(b) During the preparations for political events.
(c) During difficult times.
(d) He stayed there most of the time.

5. What was the main charge in the first Catilinarian conspiracy?
(a) Extortion.
(b) Theft.
(c) Attempted murder.
(d) Bribery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Cicero's birthday?

2. When did the Plebs rebel against abuses of power?

3. Why did Cicero use his victory in a famous case to flatter the lower classes in Chapter 4?

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

5. What was absent from Rome that caused further troubles in managing their holdings?

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