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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. Which invaluable service did Cicero do while writing philosophy?
(a) He translated the major ideas from Greek philosophy into Italian.
(b) He translated the major ideas from Greek philosophy into Latin.
(c) He translated a few ideas from Greek philosophy into Italian.
(d) He translated a few ideas from Greek philosophy into Latin.

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

3. Which help did Caesar ask Cicero for in Chapter 10?
(a) To develop better laws.
(b) To raise money.
(c) To be a propaganda agent.
(d) To lead the military.

4. Although Cicero's exact reason for leaving Rome was not well known, what might have been a possibility?
(a) His health.
(b) His writings.
(c) His political ambitions.
(d) His financial situation.

5. What age was Cicero when he started giving speeches?
(a) Twenty five.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Thirty five.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was a main challenge that Cicero struggled with in Cicilia?

2. To what extent had Rome changed when Cicero returned in Chapter 11?

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

4. Whose army did Cicero fight with in the War of Allies?

5. How did people agree that Cicero died?

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