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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. How old was Antony after Caesar's death?
(a) Forties.
(b) Thirties.
(c) Fifties.
(d) Twenties.

2. Who did Cicero explain all of the details to in the fourth Philippic?
(a) The entire Senate.
(b) A few senators.
(c) The people.
(d) The courts.

3. What is another way to describe the social class of the Patricians?
(a) Aristocracy.
(b) Middle class.
(c) Lower class.
(d) The lower and middle class combined.

4. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?
(a) He had the best record in politics.
(b) His work made their responsibilities easier.
(c) His previous cases proved that he was on their side.
(d) He defended the authority of the Senate.

5. When was On the State published?
(a) 53 B.C.
(b) 54 B.C.
(c) 51 B.C.
(d) 52 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Catalina do when Cicero gave a direct speech that exposed the conspiracy?

2. How did Caesar give his consent for Cicero's return from exile?

3. When did Caesar's forces catch up with Pompey?

4. Out of the many blows that were used in the attack on Caesar, how many were fatal?

5. Which part of the Forum did Everitt detail at length?

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