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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Philosophical Investigations, Thoughts on the Nature of Things, 46-44 B.C., Chapter 13, Why, This Is Violence!, Plots and Conspiracies, January—March 44 B.C..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of campaign did Cicero lead while governing Cicilia?
(a) Brief.
(b) Average.
(c) Normal, but interrupted.
(d) Extensive.

2. How many years were there between when Cicero's daughter was married and the actual wedding?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Seven.

3. Where did Cicero retreat after the death of his daughter?
(a) Palatine.
(b) Argiletum.
(c) Astura.
(d) Tusculum.

4. Which of the following was Cicero's main objective in restoring the Republic?
(a) Revising the Constitution.
(b) Lowering taxes for all Romans.
(c) Lowering taxes for most Romans.
(d) Drawing attention to the Constitution.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Cicero respond to Cesar's request for help in Chapter 10?

2. Which of the following historians was mentioned in the book as documenting the rivalry between Caesar and Pompey?

3. Why did the Senate become influential in the Roman government?

4. According to the book, what was taking place as Cicero turned to writing between 46 B.C. and 44 B.C.?

5. How many Quaestors were in the Roman government?

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