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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While defeating Verres in court, what did Cicero do to become more well-known?
(a) He ran several fundraisers.
(b) He wrote for the local newspaper.
(c) He gave weekly speeches.
(d) He ran local festivals.

2. Which political problems were at the source of the crisis for the Roman Empire?
(a) An agricultural crisis and the economy.
(b) An agricultural crisis only.
(c) An agricultural crisis and the changing role of the army.
(d) The economy and the changing role of the army.

3. How did Clodius' supporters distract Cicero at Milo's trial?
(a) With signs.
(b) With an uproar.
(c) By laughing.
(d) By asking a lot of questions.

4. How was the Roman Constitution developed?
(a) Through new versions every year at the same time.
(b) It was only written once.
(c) With frequent rewrites.
(d) In layers over time.

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

6. How old was Cicero when the liquidations took place in Chapter 2?
(a) Around twenty two.
(b) Around twenty four.
(c) Around twenty eight.
(d) Around thirty.

7. How many years before Cicero was born did the crisis that would lead to the end of the Roman Republic begin?
(a) Ten.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifty.

8. What did Cicero spend his time doing when he first returned from exile?
(a) Putting his finances back together.
(b) Teaching people about the Constitution.
(c) Writing speeches for other candidates.
(d) Writing laws.

9. After hearing about Catalina's plan, what did Cicero convince the Senate to do?
(a) Issue a fine.
(b) Postpone the elections.
(c) Arrest Catalina.
(d) Stop Catalina from leaving the city.

10. According to the Roman government, when could dictators be appointed?
(a) During a war.
(b) With a vote from the people.
(c) With a vote in the Senate.
(d) During an emergency.

11. Which of the following was listed as a cause for the War of Allies?
(a) Misunderstandings.
(b) Politics.
(c) Two battles.
(d) One battle.

12. What effect did Cicero's marriage to Terentia have on him?
(a) It helped him politically.
(b) It caused him to spend more time away from work.
(c) It caused him to rethink his work.
(d) It helped him financially.

13. How did Verres react to the probability of defeat?
(a) He denied the charges.
(b) He went into exile.
(c) He tried to bribe the Senate.
(d) He laughed.

14. How did Caesar gain attention in Chapter 5?
(a) Opposing Cicero.
(b) Spending money.
(c) Raising money.
(d) Supporting Cicero.

15. How did Cicero initially protect himself from Clodius and his standing gang?
(a) By only appearing in crowds.
(b) By continuing to give speeches.
(c) By working with a Tribune.
(d) By keeping his location unknown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the governing classes decide to back Cicero for Consul?

2. How did Everitt refer to Cicero's decision to leave Rome?

3. How many men that Catalina recruited began to leave after Cicero stopped the conspiracy?

4. How much was known about Cicero's mother, Helvia?

5. Who passed the bill that caused Cicero to go into exile?

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