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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 did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?
(a) There were too many.
(b) There were not enough.
(c) There were the right amount.
(d) It was not discussed in the book.

2. Which of the following was cited as a reason for the difficulty Rome had in managing its vast holdings?
(a) Low communication costs.
(b) A lack of communication.
(c) High communication costs.
(d) Interrupted communication.

3. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?
(a) He had the best record in politics.
(b) His work made their responsibilities easier.
(c) He defended the authority of the Senate.
(d) His previous cases proved that he was on their side.

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

5. How much was known about Cicero's mother, Helvia?
(a) A moderate amount.
(b) Little on some topics, a lot on others.
(c) Little.
(d) A lot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname was Cicero given while studying certain subjects?

2. Following a successful campaign for Quaestor, what position was Cicero given in Sicily?

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

4. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?

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

(see the answer key)

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