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

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

3. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?
(a) Literature, astronomy, and philosophy.
(b) Literature, rhetoric, and astronomy.
(c) Literature, philosophy, astronomy, and rhetoric.
(d) Literature, philosophy, and rhetoric.

4. Which tactic did Caesar use in order to get a land reform bill passed?
(a) He refused to attend meetings unless the bill was passed.
(b) He appealed to the People.
(c) He made several threats to the Senate.
(d) He bribed the Senate.

5. Which political problems were at the source of the crisis for the Roman Empire?
(a) An agricultural crisis and the changing role of the army.
(b) The economy and the changing role of the army.
(c) An agricultural crisis and the economy.
(d) An agricultural crisis only.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the number of cases that Cicero received change after his defense of Roscius?

2. What age was Cicero when he started giving speeches?

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

4. What did Catalina do when Cicero gave a direct speech that exposed the conspiracy?

5. Which of the following was Cicero's main objective in restoring the Republic?

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