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

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

3. Which of the following was not included in Chapter 2 as a result of the Wart of Allies?
(a) Italy became united.
(b) The Romans moved to other areas.
(c) The shock of the stability of the Republic.
(d) Cultural divisions diminished.

4. How many Quaestors were in the Roman government?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty five.
(d) Ten.

5. As Cicero displayed his pride over thwarting Catalina, what did he not realize?
(a) He was eligible to be Consul for another year.
(b) Caesar viewed him as a threat.
(c) The people wanted him to be Consul for another year.
(d) Pompey viewed him as a threat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which form of evidence did Cicero use to prove Catalina guilty?

2. Where was Cicero before meeting with Caesar in Chapter 11?

3. How was the city of Rome described in Chapter 3?

4. What small town was Cicero born in?

5. Why did Cicero use his victory in a famous case to flatter the lower classes in Chapter 4?

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