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

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

3. What did Cicero spend his time doing when he first returned from exile?
(a) Writing speeches for other candidates.
(b) Teaching people about the Constitution.
(c) Writing laws.
(d) Putting his finances back together.

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

5. When did Cicero arrive in Cicilia?
(a) 50 B.C.
(b) 52 B.C.
(c) 49 B.C.
(d) 51 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Rome's economy like when Cicero became Consul?

2. How long did Cicero live in Sicily in Chapter 4?

3. What did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?

4. How was Cicero described at the beginning of Chapter 10?

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

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