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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Pretty-Boy's Revenge, The Good Goddess Affair and the Return of Pompey, 62-58 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was Cicero's main objective in restoring the Republic?
(a) Revising the Constitution.
(b) Lowering taxes for most Romans.
(c) Drawing attention to the Constitution.
(d) Lowering taxes for all Romans.

2. According to Cicero in his speech to the Senators in Chapter 4, what did their reputation depend on?
(a) Their understanding of each crime.
(b) Their ability to deliver a fast decision.
(c) Their willingness to hear all the evidence.
(d) Their ability to convict Verres.

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

4. Which of the following was listed as a cause for the War of Allies?
(a) Misunderstandings.
(b) One battle.
(c) Politics.
(d) Two battles.

5. How did Verres react to the probability of defeat?
(a) He denied the charges.
(b) He went into exile.
(c) He tried to bribe the Senate.
(d) He laughed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Cicero's birthday?

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

3. While defeating Verres in court, what did Cicero do to become more well-known?

4. How did Cicero voice his disapproval of Caesar's actions in getting a land reform bill passed?

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

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