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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. While defeating Verres in court, what did Cicero do to become more well-known?
(a) He ran several fundraisers.
(b) He ran local festivals.
(c) He wrote for the local newspaper.
(d) He gave weekly speeches.

2. What did Catalina do when Cicero gave a direct speech that exposed the conspiracy?
(a) Gathered an army and confronted Cicero.
(b) Confronted Cicero and then hid.
(c) Gathered an army and hid.
(d) Nothing.

3. Which of the following was cited as a reason for the difficulty Rome had in managing its vast holdings?
(a) A lack of communication.
(b) Interrupted communication.
(c) High communication costs.
(d) Low communication costs.

4. Although Cicero's exact reason for leaving Rome was not well known, what might have been a possibility?
(a) His financial situation.
(b) His health.
(c) His political ambitions.
(d) His writings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who talked Cicero into exposing Clodius' false alibi at the festival?

2. Which year was Cicero born?

3. When was Cicero elected Consul?

4. Why did Cicero's defense of Roscius have such a big impact on his career?

5. What was Cicero's birthday?

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