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

2. When did the two Consuls trade seniority?
(a) Daily.
(b) Yearly.
(c) Monthly.
(d) Weekly.

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

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

5. Which types of teachers did Cicero study with during the time he was away from Rome?
(a) Rhetoric and philosophy.
(b) Rhetoric, philosophy, and politics.
(c) Philosophy and politics.
(d) Politics only.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which year did Cicero leave Rome in Chapter 3?

2. When was Crassus killed in battle?

3. How was the Roman Constitution developed?

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

5. What did Cicero use to discredit his opponents once he had the support of the governing classes in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What caused Cicero to be exiled from Rome?

2. Why was Cicero's case against Verres significant?

3. Why did Cicero flatter the lower classes after a major victory as Praetor?

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

5. What political problem led to the crisis that Cicero would face?

6. How did Cicero become elected Consul?

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

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

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

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

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