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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 was bothering Cicero about the conditions in Chapter 10?
(a) How they could have been prevented.
(b) How to react to them.
(c) How they occurred.
(d) How to delay them.

2. Which help did Caesar ask Cicero for in Chapter 10?
(a) To be a propaganda agent.
(b) To raise money.
(c) To develop better laws.
(d) To lead the military.

3. How did Cicero voice his disapproval of Caesar's actions in getting a land reform bill passed?
(a) He wrote a letter.
(b) He gave a speech.
(c) He wrote four letters.
(d) He gave four speeches.

4. What was Cicero's birthday?
(a) January 3.
(b) January 23.
(c) February 3.
(d) February 23.

5. What year was Caesar scheduled to return to Rome and become Consul again?
(a) 48 B.C.
(b) 49 B.C.
(c) 51 B.C.
(d) 50 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who elected the Consuls in the Roman government?

2. When was On the State published?

3. What did Cicero use to discredit his opponents once he had the support of the governing classes in Chapter 5?

4. When was Crassus killed in battle?

5. How much work did On the State require?

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