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

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

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

4. Why did Cicero use his victory in a famous case to flatter the lower classes in Chapter 4?
(a) To win their support for his writings.
(b) To win their support for the Consulship.
(c) To help raise their wages.
(d) To help them get loans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?

2. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?

3. What did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?

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

5. Which of the following was cited as a reason for the difficulty Rome had in managing its vast holdings?

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