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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the length of the term for the Consuls?
(a) One year.
(b) Four years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Three years.

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

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

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

5. Why was it easy for mob rule to exist in Rome?
(a) High unemployment.
(b) High taxes.
(c) There were no laws against it.
(d) The laws against it were not specific enough.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Cicero voice his disapproval of Caesar's actions in getting a land reform bill passed?

4. Which one of the following was not included in the list of things that Cicero focused on during the years after his exile?

5. Which of the following was not included in Chapter 2 as a result of the Wart of Allies?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Cicero not give a speech at the end of his Consulship?

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

3. What was the reason for Cicero's speech about the First Triumvirate?

4. What type of academic training did Cicero receive?

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

6. Why did Cicero decide to become an advocate?

7. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

8. What was the result of the War of Allies?

9. How was the Forum described in Chapter 3?

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

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