View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was cited as a reason for the difficulty Rome had in managing its vast holdings?
(a) Interrupted communication.
(b) High communication costs.
(c) Low communication costs.
(d) A lack of communication.

2. How much was known about Cicero's mother, Helvia?
(a) Little.
(b) Little on some topics, a lot on others.
(c) A moderate amount.
(d) A lot.

3. When was Cicero elected Consul?
(a) January 10, 63 B.C.
(b) January 1, 63 B.C.
(c) February 10, 63 B.C.
(d) February 1, 63 B.C.

4. In a deal that was eventually broken by Clodius, what did Cicero agree to do if Clodius did not launch a prosecution?
(a) Support one of Clodius' reforms.
(b) Stop blocking Clodius' reforms.
(c) Stop blocking one of Clodius' reforms.
(d) Support Clodius' reforms.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the Roman Constitution developed?

2. Why was the defeat of Verres significant?

3. When did Pompey and Crassus serve as Consuls?

4. How long did Cicero spend polishing his speeches in the beginning of his career?

5. How many inhabitants did Rome have in the First Century, B.C.?

Short Essay Questions

1. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

2. How did Cicero work with Caesar when he returned from exile?

3. What did Cicero do while he was away from Rome in Chapter 3?

4. Which two social classes were mentioned in Chapter 1?

5. What strategy did Cicero use against Verres in Chapter 4?

6. What was the state of Rome when Cicero first became Consul?

7. What did Cicero do when he returned to Rome in Chapter 7?

8. Which army did Cicero serve in during the War of Allies in Chapter 2?

9. How did Cicero protect himself against Clodius and his gang?

10. What happened to Cicero at the trial of Milo?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 660 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample