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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, A Strange Madness, The Battle for the Republic, 50-48 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What helped Rome to win the War of Allies?
(a) Surprising military strategies.
(b) Granting citizenship to many of their Allies.
(c) Unexpected reinforcements.
(d) Building additional weapons throughout the war.

2. What was the public reaction when they became aware of the First Triumverate?
(a) It was popular.
(b) It was unpopular.
(c) It was only popular with a few people.
(d) It was considered a distraction.

3. What was On the State written about?
(a) The ideal constitution and the ideal citizen.
(b) The ideal military and the ideal war.
(c) Responses to common political questions.
(d) Responses to common legal questions.

4. Who passed the bill that caused Cicero to go into exile?
(a) Neither Caesar nor Clodius.
(b) Clodius.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Clodius and Caesar.

5. Where did Cicero lead a campaign while he was governing Cicilia?
(a) Parthia.
(b) Media.
(c) Armenia.
(d) Margiana.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose army did Cicero fight with in the War of Allies?

3. Although trying to remain neutral, what did Cicero fear would happen no matter who gained control in Chapter 10?

4. After quickly listing the crimes of Verres, how did Cicero build the case in his opening statement?

5. Who did Cicero represent in the case against Verres?

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