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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. When did the two Consuls trade seniority?
(a) Yearly.
(b) Daily.
(c) Monthly.
(d) Weekly.

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

3. When did Nepos prevent Cicero from giving a speech?
(a) At the beginning of his Consulship.
(b) In the middle of his Consulship.
(c) In the months after his Consulship.
(d) At the end of his Consulship.

4. What was Cicero's reputation when he began writing about politics?
(a) He was equally famous for his oratory, writings and political terms.
(b) He was more famous for his oratory and had a reputation for writing too much.
(c) He was more famous for his writings and had a reputation for speaking too much.
(d) He had a reputation for writing and speaking just enough.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following was established to represent the Plebs?

3. What small town was Cicero born in?

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

5. How many men that Catalina recruited began to leave after Cicero stopped the conspiracy?

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