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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Cicero's Civil War, Against Marc Antony, January—April, 43 B.C., Chapter 16, Death at the Seaside, The End of the Republic, April—November, 43 B.C., Chapter 17, Postmortems.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With the ability to exercise sovereign power, how many Praetors were there in the Roman government?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Eight.
(c) Thirty two.
(d) Four.

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

3. Which month was Cicero's book about oratory released?
(a) February.
(b) June.
(c) November.
(d) December.

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

5. What was noted about Cicero's goal of restoring traditional political values at the end of the book?
(a) It never wavered.
(b) It was never challenged.
(c) It was the foundation of his writings.
(d) It was his best quality.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Pompey and Crassus serve as Consuls?

2. What is another way to describe the social class of the Patricians?

3. How did Caesar react to Pompey's murder?

4. How long were Cicero and Terentia married?

5. What was Cicero's reputation when he began writing about politics?

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