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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. Why was the defeat of Verres significant?
(a) It made a case for reforming the courts.
(b) The verdict was made in less than a day.
(c) The verdict was made in less than an hour.
(d) It was the first guilty verdict made in the courts.

2. What description was given of Caesar before he was killed?
(a) Optimistic and healthy.
(b) Depressed, but healthy.
(c) Depressed and unhealthy.
(d) Optimistic, but unhealthy.

3. When did Caesar return to be elected Consul?
(a) 63 B.C.
(b) 62 B.C.
(c) 61 B.C.
(d) 60 B.C.

4. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?
(a) East of Rome.
(b) West of Rome.
(c) North of Rome.
(d) South of Rome.

5. How old was Cicero when the liquidations took place in Chapter 2?
(a) Around thirty.
(b) Around twenty eight.
(c) Around twenty two.
(d) Around twenty four.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What age was Cicero when he started giving speeches?

3. According to Cicero in On Law, when can oratory have a moral impact?

4. Who did Cicero prefer to support in the conflict between Caesar and Pompey?

5. When did Cicero divorce Terentia?

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