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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which form of evidence did Cicero use to prove Catalina guilty?
(a) Letters.
(b) Witnesses.
(c) A confession.
(d) A previous case.

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. How did Caesar give his consent for Cicero's return from exile?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Happily.
(c) Nonchalantly.
(d) Reluctantly.

4. How many years were there between when Cicero's daughter was married and the actual wedding?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Seven.

5. How long did Cicero live in Sicily in Chapter 4?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Eight years.

6. When did Nepos prevent Cicero from giving a speech?
(a) In the months after his Consulship.
(b) At the end of his Consulship.
(c) In the middle of his Consulship.
(d) At the beginning of his Consulship.

7. As Cicero displayed his pride over thwarting Catalina, what did he not realize?
(a) Caesar viewed him as a threat.
(b) He was eligible to be Consul for another year.
(c) The people wanted him to be Consul for another year.
(d) Pompey viewed him as a threat.

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

9. How many Quaestors were in the Roman government?
(a) Fifteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty five.
(d) Ten.

10. Which year was Cicero's second and last child born?
(a) 64 B.C.
(b) 67 B.C.
(c) 68 B.C.
(d) 65 B.C.

11. Which year was Cicero born?
(a) 112 B.C.
(b) 102 B.C.
(c) 110 B.C.
(d) 106 B.C.

12. What did Catalina do when Cicero gave a direct speech that exposed the conspiracy?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Confronted Cicero and then hid.
(c) Gathered an army and confronted Cicero.
(d) Gathered an army and hid.

13. Which subjects did Cicero study extensively as a young man?
(a) Literature, rhetoric, and astronomy.
(b) Literature, philosophy, and rhetoric.
(c) Literature, astronomy, and philosophy.
(d) Literature, philosophy, astronomy, and rhetoric.

14. Which of the following was Cicero's main objective in restoring the Republic?
(a) Revising the Constitution.
(b) Lowering taxes for all Romans.
(c) Drawing attention to the Constitution.
(d) Lowering taxes for most Romans.

15. Following Clodius' death, what was Pompey asked to do for the city?
(a) Rally the troops to impose law and order.
(b) Rally the troops to fight a war abroad.
(c) Raise funds for a war.
(d) Raise funds for a political campaign.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Cicero when the liquidations took place in Chapter 2?

2. Which types of teachers did Cicero study with during the time he was away from Rome?

3. How was the city of Rome described in Chapter 3?

4. How did Caesar gain attention in Chapter 5?

5. When was Cicero elected Consul?

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