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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. Which river did Caesar cross to ambush Pompey?
(a) Rubicon.
(b) Tiber.
(c) Arno.
(d) Po.

2. Whose army did Cicero fight with in the War of Allies?
(a) Gaius Marius.
(b) Cnaeus Pompeius Strabo.
(c) Lucius Porcius Cato.
(d) Lucius Julius Caesar.

3. How long did it take before Cicero began to recover from his daughter's passing?
(a) Several weeks.
(b) Several months.
(c) Several years.
(d) Several days.

4. After hearing about Catalina's plan, what did Cicero convince the Senate to do?
(a) Issue a fine.
(b) Stop Catalina from leaving the city.
(c) Postpone the elections.
(d) Arrest Catalina.

5. How long did Cicero plan to govern Cicilia?
(a) Half a year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Cicero disappear from public view in Chapter 10?

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

3. Why did Cicero's defense of Roscius have such a big impact on his career?

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

5. When was Crassus killed in battle?

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