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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. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?
(a) He defended the authority of the Senate.
(b) His work made their responsibilities easier.
(c) He had the best record in politics.
(d) His previous cases proved that he was on their side.

2. How long did Cicero disappear from public view in Chapter 10?
(a) Two years.
(b) Two months.
(c) One month.
(d) One year.

3. How long did Cicero spend polishing his speeches in the beginning of his career?
(a) Minutes.
(b) Weeks.
(c) Hours.
(d) Days.

4. What were the Quaestors mainly responsible for?
(a) Overseeing elections.
(b) Informing the public.
(c) Enforcing the laws.
(d) Administration.

5. Which month was Cicero's book about oratory released?
(a) February.
(b) November.
(c) June.
(d) December.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?

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

3. How long did the Triumvirate use Cicero's skills as a lawyer?

4. Which of the following was cited as a reason for the difficulty Rome had in managing its vast holdings?

5. How did Cicero initially protect himself from Clodius and his standing gang?

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