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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. How did Cicero respond to a land reform bill in Chapter 5?
(a) He opposed it.
(b) He supported it.
(c) He supported most of it.
(d) He ignored it.

2. How was the Roman Constitution developed?
(a) In layers over time.
(b) With frequent rewrites.
(c) It was only written once.
(d) Through new versions every year at the same time.

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

4. How many years were there between when Cicero's daughter was married and the actual wedding?
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

5. When did normalcy return to Rome after winning the War of Allies?
(a) Five years later.
(b) Ten years later.
(c) Twenty years later.
(d) Twenty five years later.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Cicero live in Sicily in Chapter 4?

2. What did Cicero use to discredit his opponents once he had the support of the governing classes in Chapter 5?

3. Why was it easy for mob rule to exist in Rome?

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

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

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