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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. What age was Cicero when he became Praetor in Chapter 4?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Forty five.
(c) Forty.
(d) Thirty five.

2. When did Cicero begin studying law in Rome?
(a) 100 B.C.
(b) 90 B.C.
(c) 95 B.C.
(d) 85 B.C.

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

4. When did the Plebs rebel against abuses of power?
(a) Often.
(b) Every month.
(c) Every year.
(d) Rarely.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In a deal that was eventually broken by Clodius, what did Cicero agree to do if Clodius did not launch a prosecution?

2. Who passed the bill that caused Cicero to go into exile?

3. According to the Roman government, when could dictators be appointed?

4. When was Cicero elected Consul?

5. Why did the Senate become influential in the Roman government?

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