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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 long did Cicero live in Sicily in Chapter 4?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Ten years.

2. How did Caesar gain attention in Chapter 5?
(a) Opposing Cicero.
(b) Raising money.
(c) Spending money.
(d) Supporting Cicero.

3. According to the Roman government, when could dictators be appointed?
(a) During an emergency.
(b) With a vote in the Senate.
(c) During a war.
(d) With a vote from the people.

4. What was Cicero's birthday?
(a) February 3.
(b) January 3.
(c) February 23.
(d) January 23.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With the ability to exercise sovereign power, how many Praetors were there in the Roman government?

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

4. When did normalcy return to Rome after winning the War of Allies?

5. Later in Cicero's life, when did he return to the villa in the countryside mentioned in Chapter 2?

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