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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. What was the public reaction when they became aware of the First Triumverate?
(a) It was only popular with a few people.
(b) It was considered a distraction.
(c) It was unpopular.
(d) It was popular.

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

3. As Cicero pointed out in the fifth Philippic, what did the attempts of negotiations fail to recognize about Antony?
(a) Aggresive intentions.
(b) Inexcusable tactics.
(c) Deceptive intentions.
(d) Questionable tactics.

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

5. As mentioned in Chapter 8, which problem did Cicero observe in the Roman Constitution?
(a) Only in the revisions that could be made to it.
(b) Only that it was not long enough.
(c) Only in the people entrusted with protecting it.
(d) Only that it was too long.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was established to represent the Plebs?

2. What age was Cicero when he became Praetor in Chapter 4?

3. What effect did Cicero's marriage to Terentia have on him?

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

5. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?

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