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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. With the ability to exercise sovereign power, how many Praetors were there in the Roman government?
(a) Thirty two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Four.

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

3. When did Cicero begin studying law in Rome?
(a) 85 B.C.
(b) 95 B.C.
(c) 100 B.C.
(d) 90 B.C.

4. What did Cicero use to discredit his opponents once he had the support of the governing classes in Chapter 5?
(a) His speaking, writing, and political skills.
(b) His writing skills.
(c) His political skills.
(d) His speaking skills.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How was the Roman Constitution developed?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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