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

4. What nickname was Cicero given while studying certain subjects?
(a) The little Greek writer.
(b) The little Greek boy.
(c) The little rhetorician.
(d) The little author.

5. According to Cicero in his speech to the Senators in Chapter 4, what did their reputation depend on?
(a) Their understanding of each crime.
(b) Their ability to deliver a fast decision.
(c) Their willingness to hear all the evidence.
(d) Their ability to convict Verres.

6. What did Cicero learn about from Diodotus?
(a) Academic skepticism.
(b) Stoicism.
(c) Pyrrhonian skepticism.
(d) Cynicism.

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

8. How far away from Rome was Cicero born?
(a) About seventy miles.
(b) About ninety miles.
(c) About fifty miles.
(d) About seven miles.

9. How did the number of cases that Cicero received change after his defense of Roscius?
(a) He was overloaded.
(b) He decided to take fewer cases.
(c) He was more selective.
(d) He decided to stop taking cases.

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

11. What impressed Cicero about the potential of becoming an advocate in Chapter 2?
(a) The audience's reaction to an advocate.
(b) The money a public speaker could make.
(c) The impact an advocate could have in the courtroom.
(d) The fame and power of an effective public speaker on the world.

12. What did Everitt think about the Roman Constitution's checks and balances?
(a) There were too many.
(b) There were the right amount.
(c) There were not enough.
(d) It was not discussed in the book.

13. What small town was Cicero born in?
(a) Arpinum.
(b) Cassino.
(c) Paliano.
(d) Veroli.

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

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