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

2. Why did the Senate become influential in the Roman government?
(a) The Senate did not represent either social class.
(b) The positions were held for life.
(c) The positions were held for over twenty years.
(d) The Senate was intended to represent both social classes.

3. What were the Quaestors mainly responsible for?
(a) Overseeing elections.
(b) Administration.
(c) Enforcing the laws.
(d) Informing the public.

4. What was the public reaction when they became aware of the First Triumverate?
(a) It was considered a distraction.
(b) It was popular.
(c) It was only popular with a few people.
(d) It was unpopular.

5. How was the city of Rome described in Chapter 3?
(a) Well planned and constructed, and safe.
(b) Unplanned, chaotically built, but not dangerous.
(c) Well planned and constructed, but dangerous in many places.
(d) Unplanned, chaotically built, and dangerous in many places.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who talked Cicero into exposing Clodius' false alibi at the festival?

2. Where was the town that Cicero was born located?

3. Following a successful campaign for Quaestor, what position was Cicero given in Sicily?

4. Who elected the Consuls in the Roman government?

5. When did the two Consuls trade seniority?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where did Cicero have an administrative post and how long was he there?

3. In what way did Cicero begin his speaking career in Chapter 3?

4. Why did Cicero decide to become an advocate?

5. How was the Roman Constitution described in Chapter 1?

6. Why were the Consuls elected in the Roman government and how did they serve?

7. What was causing trouble for the Roman Empire in the First Century, B.C.?

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

9. Where was Cicero raised and how was his background described in Chapter 2?

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

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