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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Cicero's third Philippic given?
(a) February 1.
(b) February 24.
(c) January 24.
(d) January 1.

2. How was Cicero described at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Content.
(b) Angry.
(c) Pensive.
(d) Depressed.

3. When did Cicero return to Rome, greeted by happy crowds?
(a) June 10.
(b) August 15.
(c) June 20.
(d) August 31.

4. What year was Octavian born?
(a) 61 B.C.
(b) 60 B.C.
(c) 62 B.C.
(d) 63 B.C.

5. Where did Cicero retreat after the death of his daughter?
(a) Astura.
(b) Tusculum.
(c) Argiletum.
(d) Palatine.

6. Why did Cicero initially begin giving his famous speeches, the Philippics?
(a) To prevent an attack from Antony.
(b) As a response to Antony's attack.
(c) To restore order to the Senate.
(d) As a way for him to resume his place in the Senate.

7. Which subject did Cicero teach when he returned to Rome?
(a) Law.
(b) Writing.
(c) Oratory.
(d) Politics.

8. What did the conspirators do in order to diminish the seriousness of genuine support for Caesar?
(a) Compliment Caesar excessively.
(b) Prevent others from talking to Caesar.
(c) Avoid talking to Caesar.
(d) Insult Caesar excessively.

9. What were Cicero and his allies able to reveal support for in Chapter 10?
(a) Lower taxes.
(b) New laws.
(c) Trade.
(d) Compromise.

10. How much fame and glory did Caesar say that Cicero's writings had earned?
(a) More than people know.
(b) More than any politician.
(c) More than expected.
(d) More than a general marching in triumph.

11. Which river did Caesar cross to ambush Pompey?
(a) Po.
(b) Tiber.
(c) Rubicon.
(d) Arno.

12. Which of the following was Caesar's political intent before he was killed?
(a) He wanted to remain a dictator.
(b) It was unclear.
(c) He wanted to be a dictator and a legal Consul.
(d) He wanted to be a legal Consul.

13. Out of the many blows that were used in the attack on Caesar, how many were fatal?
(a) One.
(b) A few.
(c) A lot.
(d) Several.

14. When did the civil war in Chapter 11 end?
(a) At the end of 48 B.C.
(b) At the end of 47 B.C.
(c) Mid-46 B.C.
(d) Mid-45 B.C.

15. When did Octavian ask Cicero for help against Antony?
(a) October 29.
(b) October 31.
(c) November 28.
(d) November 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Cicero's reputation when he began writing about politics?

2. When was On the State published?

3. What caused Cicero to be wary of helping Octavian?

4. What was bothering Cicero about the conditions in Chapter 10?

5. How many people were involved in the conspiracy to kill Caesar?

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